Habersham awarded for budget transparency
Habersham County has been recognized by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for budget transparency.
Habersham's Finance Department was notified by GFOA that the county...
Banks County responds to barn fire in Commerce
The Banks County Fire and Emergency Services responded to a reported structure fire on Monday, Feb. 3., according to Banks County Fire Chief Steve...
Baldwin cancels Tuesday work session, announces February key dates
The Baldwin City Council has cancelled its work session for Tuesday, Feb. 4. According to Baldwin City Clerk Erin Gathercoal, the meeting was cancelled...
Clarkesville to purchase old Habersham County courthouse
After surviving a previous vote for demolition, the old Habersham County courthouse that has stood in downtown Clarkesville for six decades could now be...
Authorities, GBI investigating man’s death in Stephens County
Local authorities and GBI are investigating after a man was found dead Monday morning, according to the Stephens County Sheriff's Office.
Stephens County authorities responded to...
Hall County investigating second fatal weekend wreck on GA 365
The Hall County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) Accident Investigation Unit (AIU) is investigating a traffic accident that claimed the life of a woman from Cumming...
Two teens dead after wreck on 365 Saturday
Two teens have died after a two-vehicle wreck on GA 365 in Hall County Saturday, Feb. 1.
At around 11:30 a.m., a 2009 Mercedes E320...
Rabun County Schools address rumored threat, confirm no danger to students
The Rabun County Sheriff's Office sought to assure the public there was no threat to county schools after rumors circulated of a potential shooting...
Student arrested for terroristic threats toward other school students
A student in Jackson County has been arrested for terroristic threats against other school students, according to the Jackson County Sheriff's Office.
Last night, local...
Former Labor Department leader tapped to head economic development in Barrow County
Barrow County has chosen a former deputy commissioner for the Georgia Department of Labor to guide economic development.
The Barrow Braselton Joint Economic Development Authority...
Hall County investigators seek community assistance in armed robbery
Hall County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) investigators hope the community can help identify three male suspects who robbed two men in East Hall County late...
Banks County to receive life-saving grant
Banks County law enforcement plans to accept a grant that could be critical to saving lives.
The Banks County Sheriff’s Office received the 2025 Car...