One person injured in accidental shooting
A person was injured in an accidental shooting Wednesday morning in the Amy’s Creek community, located off Ga. 17 outside of Clarkesville, according to...
Human remains discovered in Cornelia amid homicide investigation
Authorities from multiple agencies responded to a scene in Cornelia early Thursday morning after human remains were discovered during a homicide investigation, according to...
Mt. Airy opts-in to HB 581
The Mt. Airy Town Council held its third and final public hearing on Wednesday for HB 581. No citizens spoke during the public hearing....
Police nab possible murder suspect after chase in Stephens County
The Stephens County Sheriff's Office apprehended a person of interest in a Rockdale County homicide following a vehicle pursuit Wednesday.
The sheriff's office says they...
Habersham Development Authority demands action on business park lots or threatens repurchase
The Habersham County Development Authority is taking a firm stance in urging the current owner of two lots in the Airport Business Park to...
Georgia lawmaker introduces bill to ban school zone cameras
Legislation has been introduced in the Georgia House of Representatives aimed at banning the use of school zone cameras across the state. The School...
Two arrested in Gilmer County drug bust
Two people were arrested in Gilmer County earlier this week after a police raid on a residence on Simmons Road, according to the Gilmer...
Winter returns to the North Georgia mountains

Snow fell across the North Georgia mountains. On Wednesday morning, folks in Blue Ridge, Blairsville, Hiawassee, and points west awoke to a winter landscape....
Habersham moves forward with fire consolidation study
The Habersham County Commission approved moving forward with a proposed fire consolidation study during Monday’s meeting. The proposed study was tabled during last month’s...
School closings/delays due to potential winter weather
Due to the potential of winter weather and hazardous driving conditions, the following is a list of school closings and delays for Wednesday, February...
Man injured in industrial accident after fall in Elbert County
An industrial accident in Elbert County on Monday, Feb. 17, left a 20-year-old man injured after a fall at a local work site, according...
Sky Valley names new police chief
The city of Sky Valley in Rabun County has announced a new chief of police to lead the force.
Sky Valley, incorporated in 1978, is...