Authorities recover stolen property in Hart County
Police recently recovered a slew of stolen items and arrested the man they say is responsible, according to the Hart County Sheriff's Office.
The list...
Man faces DUI, homicide charges after fatal wreck
An Athens man is facing homicide charges after police say he was driving while impaired before a fatal multi-vehicle accident in December.
Authorities say John...
Two men arrested in connection to fatal shooting last year
Two men have been charged in connection with the murder of an Athens man that occurred in April of 2024.
After an extensive investigation, the...
Body found beneath overpass in Toccoa
A body was found beneath an overpass at North Pond Street in Toccoa Friday morning.
Toccoa Police Chief Bruce Carlisle said authorities discovered the body...
Chase, physical altercation with police leads to arrest
A brief chase and physical altercation between a suspect and a deputy in Elbert County led to the arrest of the suspect on Thursday,...
California will spend $2.5 billion to help the Los Angeles area recover from wildfires
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California will spend $2.5 billion to help the Los Angeles area recover from recent deadly wildfires under a relief package...
A total loss: Sweet Acre Farms owners cope with aftermath of fire
Photographs, heirlooms, years of work and treasured memories all were burned to ashes in a matter of minutes on Wednesday, Jan. 22, after a...
Banks County family loses home due to fire
A Banks County family has lost their home due to an early morning fire Thursday in the Trotters Glen subdivision just south of Baldwin.
According...
Habersham cities discuss opting in to HB 581
The cities of Habersham County gathered for a joint meeting on Wednesday afternoon to discuss the potential for opting in to House Bill 581...
Firefighters extinguish structure fire in Athens
Firefighters extinguished a two-story structure fire in Athens earlier this week, according to the Athens-Clarke County Fire Department.
Fire crews responded to the blaze at...
Northeast Georgia area school closings and delays
These are the school closings that have been reported to Now Habersham. Check back here for updates.
CLOSED - Thursday, Jan. 23
Banks County Schools -...
White County residential fire victim identified
(Cleveland) — The White County Coroner’s Office has released the name of the person killed in a residential fire this past Saturday. White County...