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Colbert man arrested after high-speed chase in Hart County

A 43-year-old Colbert man is facing multiple charges after allegedly leading deputies on a high-speed chase in Hart County on Wednesday, Feb. 26, according...

White County nudist resort for sale

CLEVELAND, Ga. - Real estate in Northeast Georgia is hot, but one piece of property in White County is quite a standout. Serendipity Park...

Paid parking system coming to Gainesville

The city of Gainesville has announced plans to implement a paid-parking system for select street-level parking spots in downtown Gainesville by spring 2025. The new...

Authorities rescue infant in Barrow County fire

A dramatic rescue unfolded on Tuesday, Feb. 25, when multiple emergency teams responded to a residential fire at 284 Apperson Drive in Barrow County,...

Hart County High School’s JROTC seeks National Championship

After two challenging online rounds of intense competition against teams from around the globe, Hart County High School’s JROTC Academic Team has secured a...

GBI investigates discovery of human remains found in January

An investigation into the discovery of human remains found in Elbert County in January is now being handled by the GBI, according to Elbert...

North Georgia Credit Union reports issue with card processor

The North Georgia Credit Union (NGCU) has informed members that it is facing technical issues with its card processor. The credit union, with locations in...

Candidates names submitted to Kemp for Mountain Judicial Circuit Superior Court

The Judicial Nominating Commission (JNC) has submitted two recommended candidates to fill vacancies within the Superior Court of the Mountain Judicial Circuit. These vacancies...

Blairsville man faces multiple counts for alleged sexual assault

A Blairsville man was arrested on a series of felony charges early last week, according to the GBI.  Authorities say Michael Warren, 34, of Blairsville...

Cornelia to hold final public hearing on property tax relief bill

The city of Cornelia will hold its third and final public hearing on House Bill 581, a statewide floating homestead exemption that caps the...

Baldwin water main break affects nearly 900 customers

A Baldwin water main break at US 441 and Willingham Avenue is affecting about 870 of its approximately 2,000 active water accounts according to...

Company’s expansion to generate jobs in North Georgia

A manufacturer in North Georgia is expected to bring more jobs to Barrow County and surrounding communities through a recent expansion.  Johns Manville, a leading...