New remote security system for Habersham schools weeks away from completion
Centegix, a wearable remote alert system, is now weeks away from being installed systemwide across Habersham County's 14 school campuses, according to officials.
“I am...
Habersham County, other area schools, to remain closed Jan. 14
Habersham County Schools will remain closed for another day due to hazardous road conditions caused by snowmelt and re-icing.
After conducting a "thorough check" of...
Bomb threat forces sweep of all NGHS campuses, including Habersham
Northeast Georgia Health System received a bomb threat on Saturday night that prompted law enforcement agencies to conduct sweeps of all campuses, including Northeast...
Clarkesville property owner charged with obstructing firefighters
A woman was charged with obstructing firefighters last week after she allegedly interfered as they tried to extinguish a fire on her property in...
Clarkesville business evacuated due to gas leak
Firefighters evacuated employees from a business on the downtown Clarkesville square Monday morning after a report of a suspected gas leak.
A 911 caller reported...
Warnock, Ossoff secure funding for EV charging stations in Athens
U.S. Sens. Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff, both of Georgia, have announced a investments in the expansion of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in...
Habersham agencies respond to multiple accidents on icy roads Sunday
Habersham County first responders took multiple calls of wrecks caused by icy road conditions Sunday, Jan. 12, though only one person was hospitalized.
At 1:19...
Vehicle flips after sliding on ice in Stephens County
On Sunday night, Stephens County deputies responded to an accident that left one vehicle overturned on its side.
At around 6:20 p.m. on Oak Valley...
Full Wolf Moon ‘eats’ Mars Monday night
The first full moon of 2025 is here and includes a lunar occultation of Mars! (An occultation is when one object blocks the view...
HabCo Schools closed Jan. 13; Supt. says students won’t return until road ‘conditions are...
After spending the afternoon Sunday checking local road conditions, Habersham County School administrators canceled Monday's classes.
"There are numerous roads still covered in ice and...
Barrow County School System adopts new security measures
The Barrow County School System will install weapons detection systems at all its high schools as early as next week. The school board voted...
Firefighters rescue family dog from Gainesville house fire
Hall County and Gainesville firefighters responded to a house fire Saturday afternoon, saving a pet dog from the blaze.
Firefighters arrived at about 4:30 p.m....