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Northeast Georgia

Employee of Apple Mountain Golf Club accused of stealing thousands from company

A former employee of Clarkesville's Apple Mountain Golf Club, Chad Fields, 42, of Mt. Airy, has been accused of embezzling over $50,000 from the...

Franklin County authorities seek public’s help in locating suspect

The Franklin County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in locating a suspect who allegedly fled authorities. In a Facebook post Monday, the...

Clayton man arrested after allegedly exposing himself in public

A Clayton man was arrested late last week after allegedly exposing himself to a female in downtown Clarkesville, according to authorities. On Thursday, Feb. 27,...

Firefighters respond to numerous fires over the weekend despite burn ban

Firefighters from Habersham County Emergency Services and other agencies responded to more than a half-dozen fires spread across the county on Saturday, March 1. According...

Gainesville man killed in crash Saturday

A Gainesville man died and the passenger was critically injured in a single-vehicle crash Saturday, March 1, on Mountain View Road, according to the...

Parts of Demorest to experience water outages, boil water advisories this week

The city of Demorest announced water outages that are scheduled to take place this week – both for needed fire hydrant updates.  Residents along...

Fire engulfs home in Gillsville, displacing four

GILLSVILLE, Ga. – A residential fire east of Gainesville displaced four occupants early Monday morning, March 3. Hall County Fire Rescue units were dispatched to...

Habersham Commission to hold called meeting

The Habersham County Commission will hold a called meeting early Wednesday afternoon, March 5. Information is limited for the called meeting since the commission...

Controlled burns spark weekend fires in Banks County

COMMERCE, Ga. – Two days in a row, Banks County Fire and Emergency Services responded to significant fires stemming from controlled burns that escalated...

Demorest to consider redevelopment powers resolution

The Demorest City Council will be considering a resolution Tuesday, March 4, for redevelopment powers within the city limits. The Georgia Redevelopment Powers Law has...

Clarkesville to consider change to city charter Monday

Clarkesville is looking to make a slight amendment to its city charter.  Council will consider the change at a regular meeting at 6 p.m. Monday,...

Warrior Connection offers services to White County students

CLEVELAND, Ga. — White County School and White County Family Connection held a grand opening and tour this week of their new Warrior Connection,...