Habersham Development Authority announces called meeting
The Habersham County Development Authority has announced a special called meeting for Wednesday, Jan. 22.
The authority will go into closed session to discuss property...
Your guide to warming stations and shelters in Northeast Georgia
Here is a list of cold weather shelters and warming stations available to the public in Northeast Georgia.
The state park warming stations on this...
Pedestrian struck and killed by vehicle in Athens
One person was killed and another injured last week after being struck by a vehicle near downtown Athens, according to the Athens-Clarke County Police...
UGA ranks among top universities for online learning
The University of Georgia (UGA) continues to excel in the online education landscape, with its degree programs ranking among the nation's best in U.S....
Fire destroys house in South Hall County
Fire destroyed a single-story home in South Hall County Monday night.
Hall County firefighters responded to the blaze around 7:06 p.m. in the 4900 block...
Online learning day for Hall County students Jan. 21
The Hall County School District will have a school from home day on Tuesday, Jan. 21, due to the possibility of winter weather.
The school...
Two North GA state routes closed ahead of winter weather
Due to anticipated winter weather conditions this week, the Georgia Department of Transportation temporarily closed two northern state routes.
G-DOT announced Monday it closed State...
UGA adopts new regulations for bikes and scooters on campus
The University of Georgia has initiated new guidelines for cyclists and micromobility vehicle users. Starting in the Fall 2025 Semester, battery-powered micromobility vehicles such...
GBI: Former Elberton police officer charged with rape
A former Elberton police officer was arrested on sexual assault charges late last week for an alleged incident in December, according to GBI.
Edar Carreon,...
Fire crews extinguish house fire in Athens
No injuries were reported after the Athens-Clarke County Fire Department extinguished a structure fire on on Highland Park Drive in Athens on Thursday, Jan....
North Georgia lawmaker renamed to top committee
Another North Georgia lawmaker has been reappointed to a top committee at the State Capitol in Atlanta.
Last week, Sen. Bill Cowsert (R–Athens) was reappointed...
Traffic accident on GA 365 in Alto results in fatality
A two-vehicle accident that impacted traffic on GA 365 near Hayes car dealership in Alto Saturday morning has resulted in a fatality.
The crash was...