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...
Habersham county attorney announces resignation
The Habersham County Commission returned from closed session Monday night and announced the resignation of County Attorney Donnie Hunt. Hunt’s resignation will be effective...
Barrow Senior Center relocates activities amid plumbing repairs
In response to ongoing repairs at the Barrow County Senior Center, all operations will be temporarily moved to 63 Lee St. in Winder until...
North Georgia counties monitor forecast ahead of winter weather
With a Winter Weather Advisory in effect from 1 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19 until 1 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 20, officials in North Georgia counties...
Hall County authorities warn of phone scammers posing as police
Hall County authorities have issued a warning about a new phone scam that has recently targeted individuals whose friends or family members were arrested,...
Habersham gymnastics privatization agreements approved
The Habersham County Commission approved two agreements to finalize the privatization of the gymnastics program during the commission meeting Monday. The first agreement was...
SOLD! Habersham sells old courthouse to Clarkesville
After exiting closed session, the Habersham County Commission voted to sell the old Habersham County courthouse to the city of Clarkesville during Monday's commission...
White County EMA, school system hold exercises for emergency preparedness
White County's Emergency Management Agency has teamed up with the school system to create a new partnership aimed at equipping families with the necessary...
Undocumented immigrant deported after arrest in Towns County
Authorities immediately moved to notify U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after the arrest of an undocumented immigrant in late January, according to the...
Chattahoochee Golf Club to close temporarily for winter weather
Chattahoochee Golf Club (CGC) is preparing for another round of closures as cold temperatures, rain, and potential snow move into Gainesville-Hall County.
In anticipation of...
Hundreds of Georgians protest Elon Musk’s role in federal government
ATHENS, Ga. — Protestors gathered at the state Capitol in Atlanta and City Hall in Athens to call for the removal of billionaire Elon...
EPA-investigated company a step closer to handling courthouse demolition
The old Habersham County courthouse in downtown Clarkesville could be demolished in a matter of months, and a company that fell under local scrutiny...