Space heater blamed for Banks County house fire
A house fire on Spring Lake Road  Tuesday caused heavy damage to the structure but resulted in no injuries.
The Banks County Fire and Emergency...
Suspects indicted for murder of Athens man at Rolling Ridge Apartments
Georgia’s Attorney General Chris Carr announced that two people were indicted for the murder of 20-year-old Cameron Manago in May at the Rolling Ridge...
Highway 123 at intersection of The View Drive reopened
Highway 123 at the intersection of The View Drive in Stephens County is now reopen after a wreck Wednesday, Nov. 27, according to authorities.
The...
Athens residents invited to provide input on College Square Plaza
The Athens-Clarke County Unified Government is inviting residents and community stakeholders to provide input on potential improvements to the city's College Square Plaza.
Two sessions...
Dahlonega square and tree lighting scheduled for Friday
If you're seeking the perfect holiday destination the day after Thanksgiving, look no further than Dahlonega. The charming town will be transformed into a...
GBI: Suspect arrested for murder of Toccoa woman
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has made an arrest related to the death of a 42-year-old Toccoa woman, the agency announced Tuesday, Nov. 26.
Corey...
Fire destroys Commerce home
Banks County fire investigators are working to determine the cause of a weekend fire that destroyed a single-family residence.
The structure fire was reported shortly...
Suspect faces charges after stolen Hulsey tow trucks recovered
All three tow trucks stolen from Hulsey Towing in Baldwin earlier this month have been recovered and one person arrested, according to police.
The Baldwin...
‘No regard for others’ safety’: Athens man apprehended after chase in Habersham
An Athens man was arrested in Rabun last Friday after leading Habersham County deputies on a high-speed chase, according to authorities.
A Habersham County deputy...
Lula man charged with grooming, other online child sex crimes
A Lula man was taken into custody for his alleged involvement in online child sex crimes.
Investigators with the Hall County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) and...
Dahlonega construction worker injured in dirt bike accident
A local construction worker is facing a long recovery after a dirt bike accident. To help offset his mounting medical bills and provide for...
Horse in roadway leads to rear-end wreck, GSP says
The Georgia State Patrol cited a driver for following too closely after a two-vehicle wreck on Hills Crossing Road over the weekend.
State troopers say...