Sheriff Robin Krockum takes office, swears-in employees Jan. 1
Habersham County Sheriff Robin Krockum officially replaced former sheriff Joey Terrell at midnight on Jan. 1.
In audio provided by Habersham County officials Wednesday afternoon,...
Lavonia Police Department opens as warming station
The Lavonia Police Department in Franklin County has opened the doors of its lobby as a warming center for those without shelter.
The Lavonia/Franklin County...
Habersham County calls for public input on safety action plan
Habersham County has called on citizens for their input as officials consider details of a future safety action plan, which will serve as an...
Top 12 local news stories of 2024
The year 2024 was full of change, triumphs, tragedy and political transformation here in Habersham and across Northeast Georgia.Â
Now, as the minutes draw toward...
Habersham County Gymnastics facility closed due to storm damage
The Habersham County Gymnastics Facility in Clarkesville was damaged Sunday, December 29, after high winds blew through the area. The winds tore off a...
Clean-up, recovery efforts ongoing in Clarkesville after Sunday storm
Residents and businesses were busy working Monday to clean-up and recover after the Sunday morning storm that brought down trees and power lines in...
White County officials sworn into office for new four year terms
CLEVELAND, Ga. - Newly elected White County officials were sworn into office Friday morning at the White County Courthouse in Cleveland. County Probate Judge...
Airplane makes emergency ‘belly landing’ in Athens
An airplane experiencing technical difficulty was forced to perform an emergency landing in Athens the day before Christmas.
A Cessna 337 Skymaster reported complications with...
Northeast Georgia History Center names interim director
The Northeast Georgia History Center has named a new leader.
The history center in Gainesville recently appointed Peter Gordon as interim executive director. Bringing a...
Sunday morning storm significantly damages Clarkesville Fire Department
A powerful storm that swept through Clarkesville early Sunday morning caused significant damage to the Clarkesville Fire Department located on Adams Street, behind the...
Motorcycle accident claims life of Hart County man
A motorcycle accident Sunday claimed the life of a Hart County man.
Joseph Rudolph Pruett, 52, was killed in a single-vehicle crash on New Prospect...
Well-known White County historian Judy Lovell dies
CLEVELAND, Ga. - The White County community is mourning the sudden loss of a well-known White County Historian and lifelong resident, Judy Lovell. Lovell...