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Northeast Georgia

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...

Hall County Animal Shelter hosts ‘speed dating’ for pets, owners

The Hall County Animal Shelter is offering a new and creative way to find new homes for animals through its “Shelter Speed Dating” initiative. “Our ‘Shelter...

Semi-truck driver arrested after ‘dangerous’ hit-and-run

The driver of a tractor-trailer has been arrested after he was allegedly involved in a "dangerous" hit-and-run wreck, according to police. On Friday, Jan. 31,...

Authorities mistakenly report person posing as police officer in North Georgia

Authorities with Towns County and other agencies mistakenly reported that a man was posing as a police officer earlier this week. In North Georgia,...

Cornelia community members protest Trump’s deportation policies

Members of the Habersham County community came out in droves as more than 150 people gathered at the intersection between Gene’s Pawn Shop and...

The Green Tower: Life saving advantages close to home

The highly anticipated Green Tower at Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) Gainesville is set to open on February 8, 2025, bringing state-of-the-art medical advancements...

Traffic slowed after wreck on GA 365 North

Traffic on GA 365 heading north has slowed after a wreck involving at least one vehicle near Cagle Road in Hall County. Authorities are on...

Gainesville man arrested after ‘gas station altercation’

A Gainesville man was arrested earlier this week after allegedly pistol-whipping a male victim at a gas station in Gwinnett County, according to the...

School officials discuss hiring process, pay of its newest superintendent

On Wednesday, Assistant Superintendent Patrick Franklin was named Habersham County School System's latest superintendent – replacing current Superintendent Matthew Cooper who announced his retirement...

Authorities make arrest of suspect accused of multiple burglaries

A suspect accused of multiple burglaries in parts of Elbert County is now facing charges, according to the sheriff's office. Investigators with the Elbert County...

‘There is a lot of fear’: Latinos gather in North Georgia to protest against...

GAINESVILLE, Ga. — On Wednesday night in Hall County, Ga., hundreds from the Latino community gathered to support each other and speak out against...

UGA to Spend an additional $1.7 million on security measures

Jere Morehead, President of the University of Georgia, announced that the University will be spending an additional $1.7 million for security upgrades. UGA announced Wednesday...