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Habersham Drug closes its doors just weeks after Crossroads Pharmacy

Perhaps it’s her infectious laugh or the way she effortlessly lifts the spirits of everyone who walks through her pharmacy doors. Maybe it’s her...

Clarkesville votes to make public offer to purchase old courthouse property

The Clarkesville city council made an important decision during its work session Monday afternoon. That decision could change the appearance of the square for...

Clarkesville makes key reappointments, sets qualifying fees

The Clarkesville City Council held its regular meeting on Monday evening, making several important reappointments and sets qualifying fees toward the upcoming 2025 municipal...

Mt. Airy Mayor announces he “will not seek re-election”

Mt. Airy Mayor Ray McAllister announced at Monday night's city council meeting that he will not seek re-election in the upcoming November 2025 municipal...

Suspect charged after shootout with deputies on busy Hall County road

A Cleveland man faces 19 criminal counts after allegedly shooting at Hall County sheriff's deputies while fleeing from them early Sunday morning. 27-year-old Austin Cole...

Commerce man arrested after police standoff in Lavonia

A Commerce man faces multiple charges after allegedly assaulting his girlfriend and barricading himself inside her home. The incident in Lavonia led to a...

Downed tree knocks out electricity in Clarkesville

A toppled tree sparked a transformer fire in Clarkesville Monday evening, knocking out electricity to nearby homes and businesses. The tree fell across West Water...

Pastor seeks answers after Welcome Home Baptist Church vandalized

Pastor Raymond Payne did not expect the new year to begin this way, but he says his congregation isn't going to let it stop...

Boards of Education in Clarke and Oconee Counties may opt out of homestead exemption

The Clarke County School District and Oconee County Schools Boards of Education have signaled that they will opt out of an adjusted property tax...

Cornelia schedules public hearing for floating homestead exemption on Jan. 7

The city of Cornelia is set to potentially become the first in Habersham County to opt out of the new floating homestead exemption, as...

Train collides with car in Cornelia; no injuries reported

A section of South Main Street in Cornelia was blocked for several hours on Monday after a train and vehicle collided. Authorities say no...

Driver injured when truck strikes downed tree on Hollywood Highway

One person suffered visible injuries Monday afternoon when a pickup truck struck a fallen tree on Hollywood Highway near Abbington Way outside Clarkesville. Units from...