South Carolina man wanted for murder arrested in Gainesville
A man from South Carolina wanted for murder was arrested in Gainesville Thursday, Feb. 13, according to the Gainesville Police Department.
As William Barney Drummond,...
Baldwin officials confront development authority member over alleged disparaging remarks
A member of Habersham County's Development Authority faced criticism during the board's monthly meeting on Thursday, Feb. 13. It follows an incident in January...
New Habersham animal shelter moves forward: Groundbreaking set for early spring
The Habersham County Commission gathered for its winter retreat on Thursday, February 13, at the Clarkesville Community House. The all-day event, attended by department...
Traffic pattern shift for Hwy. 115 roundabout
The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) will shift traffic patterns at the new roundabout on Hwy. 115 in Demorest Friday morning, Feb. 14....
Vehicle crashes through Burger King in Lavonia
A vehicle crashed through a Burger King in Lavonia Thursday morning, causing extensive damage but no injuries, according to the Lavonia Police Department.
Multiple agencies...
Authorities seize large quantities of drugs, cash in Habersham
A week-long drug investigation resulted in the arrest of a Hall County man early Thursday in Habersham County.
Deputies took Jerald Dwayne Sanders into custody...
Search for new Habersham County Manager continues
The search for a permanent County Manager continues after two application periods have come and gone. In December, the Habersham County Commission appointed Finance...
Carnesville man faces drug charges after search of his camper
A Carnesville man is facing multiple drug charges after a tip led police to his residence on Sunday, Feb. 9, according Franklin County Sheriff's...
No citizens attend second opt out public hearing at Mt. Airy
No citizens attended the second public hearing for HB 581 at Mt. Airy. The town council held the hearing to possibly opt out of...
NGTC names EAGLE student and adult education teacher of the year
North Georgia Technical College (NGTC) selected Megan Howell of Toccoa as its 2025 Exceptional Adult Georgian in Literacy Education (EAGLE) award winner. Megan is...
Banks County Commission denies controversial 1,100+ unit development
Banks County citizens turned out en masse for the commission meeting Tuesday evening, February 11. The crowd of about 100 people filled the commission...
Teen arrested for trespassing, drugs at Apalachee High School
A teenager was arrested on Wednesday, Feb. 12 after allegedly trespassing while in possession of drugs at Apalachee High School, according to the Barrow...