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...
Tallulah Falls opts in to property tax relief bill
After weighing pros and cons, the town of Tallulah Falls officially opted in to House Bill 581 following two public hearings on Thursday, Feb....
Republicans worry GOP-led states will suffer from Trump’s firings of federal workers
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — Some Republicans are raising concerns about how reducing the federal workforce by potentially hundreds of thousands of people and canceling...
Three nabbed on drug charges in Franklin County
A routine traffic stop in the Gumlog/Lavonia area led to the arrest of three individuals on drug-related charges late last week, according to the...
Stephens County Hospital recognized for excellence in stroke emergency treatment.
The Georgia Department of Public Health’s Office of EMS and Trauma has officially designated Stephens County Hospital as a Remote Treatment Stroke Center, recognizing...
Owners of La Hacienda announce plans to come back stronger after fire
After a fire over the weekend, owners of La Hacienda Mexican restaurant in Commerce said they plan to "come back stronger and better than...
One person severely burned in fire that destroys Maysville home
A structure fire in Maysville on Sunday destroyed a home and left one person injured, according to the Banks County Fire Department.
Authorities say the...
UNG appoints new head of College of Arts & Letters
The University of North Georgia has a new person heading its College of Arts & Letters.
UNG has announced the appointment of Elisabeth Burgess as...
Authorities respond to online threat toward students, staff at Fannin County High School
The Fannin County School System responded to an online threat directed toward students and a staff member late last week, according to officials.
Administrators at...
Northeast Georgia mostly spared by Sunday’s powerful storm
The powerful storm system that swept across the Southeast on Sunday claimed at least nine lives, one in metro Atlanta. Eight other people died...
HabCo Comm. revisits fire consolidation, gymnastics privatization agreement
The Habersham County Commission is set to revisit a proposed fire consolidation study and an asset agreement for the gymnastics privatization during its meeting...
Family burned out of home in Hall County
A fire forced five residents, including three children, out of their home Sunday afternoon.
Firefighters responded to a report of a residential fire on Summerall...