Pedestrian seriously injured when hit by vehicle at Banks Crossing
COMMERCE, Ga. - A man was seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle on Highway 441 at Banks Crossing early Monday morning.
The accident...
Demorest to consider reappointments for 2025
The Demorest City Council will review several key reappointments during its first meeting of the year on Tuesday, January 7. The council will discuss...
Mt. Airy to hold budget public hearing, discuss fire consolidation study
The Mt. Airy Town Council is scheduled to hold its second public hearing on the proposed 2025 budget and discuss the town's participation in...
Baldwin to hold public hearing for zoning change
The Baldwin City Council will hold a public hearing during its work session on Tuesday, January 7, to discuss a zoning change request for...
Dry, windy weather fuels brush fires in Habersham
The dry, windy weather this weekend contributed to several brush fires in Habersham County.
Firefighters were called to extinguish a fire that got out of...
Application deadline nears for Washington Youth Tour
Local rising high school seniors will get the chance to participate in the prestigious Washington Youth Tour (WYT) in June. This all-expenses-paid leadership program,...
Retirement reception Jan. 23 for Battalion Chief John Lumsden
SAUTEE, Ga. — A retirement reception will be held on Thursday, January 23, to honor the 32 years of dedicated volunteer service of Battalion...
UGA coach Kirby Smart loses father after New Year’s Eve fall
The father of University of Georgia Head Football Coach Kirby Smart has passed away. Sonny Smart passed away at 12:15 a.m. Saturday surrounded by...
Corporal Josh Pressley and K9 Becka awarded Top Dog and Handler
It is not a sport competition but one of rescue and recovery. Eight states (FL, TN, GA, CA, WI, TX, NC, and NY) reported...
Deadly motorcycle crash in Flowery Branch
A Flowery Branch man was killed in a motorcycle crash Thursday evening on Ponderosa Farm Road, the Hall County Sheriff's Office says.
Daniel Mark Brumbalow,...
HCSO Special Operations Unit reports busy New Year’s Eve traffic enforcement
The Habersham County Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Unit had a productive and challenging New Year’s Eve as they ramped up efforts to ensure road...
Banks County Sheriff’s Officer involved in accident
A Banks County Sheriff's Officer was involved in a motor vehicle accident on January 3 at approximately 11 a.m.
The accident occurred on Southbound 441...