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Ruby Fulbright Aquatics Center lap pool closed for maintenance

The Lap Pool will be closed from November 25th through the 30th for maintenance at the Ruby Fulbright Aquatics Center located at 120 Paul...

Cornelia PetSense announces grand opening on Saturday

Petsense by Tractor Supply, a pet specialty retailer and wholly-owned subsidiary of Tractor Supply Company, announced today a grand opening celebration at the newest...
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Lawrenceville man charged in deadly head-on collision

A Lawrenceville man has been charged with vehicular homicide and other traffic offenses following a two-vehicle wreck on Old Cornelia Highway. The Wednesday night...

Cleveland reactivates Building Authority

The City of Cleveland has reorganized the Cleveland Building Authority. The authority was created in 2022 and consists of two members of the city...

Family Promise assumes operations of Habersham Homeless Ministries

Family Promise of White and Habersham has assumed operations of Habersham Homeless Ministries. The nonprofit has scheduled an open house and ribbon cutting ceremony...

Judge denies bond for Cornelia murder suspect

A Habersham County Superior Court judge has denied bond for the suspect accused of murdering a Cornelia woman last month. Angel Rivera-Sanchez is charged in...

Piedmont, College of Athens ink education transfer deal

Piedmont University and College of Athens have announced a new articulation agreement to make it easier for students to pursue education degrees. Under the...

Habersham Tax Office: Consulting firm’s property review will bring more accurate appraisals

A consulting firm's sweeping reassessment of property values in Habersham County is still about six months away from completion, according to county tax officials. After...

Man convicted of killing Laken Riley sentenced to life in prison without parole

Jose Ibarra, the man accused of killing former University of Georgia student Laken Riley, has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility...

Driver facing charges after rollover wreck in Cleveland

A driver involved in a single-vehicle rollover wreck in White County now faces charges after an investigation by Georgia State Patrol determined she was...

HabCo Comm. tables gymnastics privatization and shelter finance options

The Habersham County Commission has delayed until December further talks about privatizing the county's gymnastics program and how to pay for a new animal...

North Georgia Community Foundation grants $127,500 to local nonprofits

The North Georgia Community Foundation (NGCF) has awarded $127,500 in Opportunity Grants to five nonprofits serving North Georgia, nearly all of which impact White...