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Northeast Georgia

Father and son arrested for drugs, weapons in White County

A recent tip led authorities to seize scores of drugs and weapons as a father and son now face charges, according to the White...

The Hush one step closer to opening in Clarkesville

The Hush, a new Cuban restaurant coming to Washington Street in Clarkesville, is one step closer to opening on the square. The restaurant, owned by...

People convicted of DUIs required to buy carseats for children

Banks County courts have implemented a new way for those convicted of DUIs to pay for their crimes. Just this week, the Banks County Probate...

Demorest approves two fire agreements for services and training

During its regular meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 4, the Demorest City Council approved two fire agreements aimed at improving training and providing automatic fire...

Dickerson: Property taxes won’t increase to cover courthouse purchase

Clarkesville is set to purchase the old Habersham County courthouse property on the downtown square for just over $1 million, given county approval, but...

Man arrested on felony drug charges in Towns County

A man has been arrested on felony drug charges after an encounter with police on Friday, Jan. 31, according to the Towns County Sheriff's...

Share your special moments by the Big Red Apple for its 100th anniversary

Have a special moment by the Big Red Apple in downtown Cornelia? With 2026 set to mark the 100th anniversary of the iconic monument, Peter...

Cow tests positive for rabies

A cow has tested positive for rabies in Barrow County, according to county officials. Barrow County Animal Control confirmed the animal was recently located near...

Musselwhite reappointed as Demorest City Manager

The Demorest City Council has reappointed Mark Musselwhite as city manager for a third year during its regular meeting Tuesday evening. Musselwhite was hired...

Cornelia holds second public hearing on property tax relief bill

The city of Cornelia held its second public hearing for HB 581 – a statewide floating homestead exemption that caps the annual increases in...

The Green Tower: the newest addition to Northeast Georgia Medical Center

The facility speaks for itself with soothing colors and prints showcasing the beauty of North Georgia—waterfalls, mountains, birds, and picturesque sunsets all serve as...

Clarkesville talks new restrictions, ordinance on parking

The city of Clarkesville could soon draft an ordinance that would bring more restrictions to parking on the square. Clarkesville has almost 600 parking spaces...