Two people escape residential fire in White County
A White County home under construction on Underwood Farm Road was nearly destroyed in a fire as two people escaped uninjured.
Just after 5 p.m....
Cornelia business “Smash It” aims to reopen in three weeks as repairs continue
"Smash It," a rage room recently opened near downtown Cornelia, will remain closed for about three more weeks as the business continues to undergo...
Cornelia man arrested after ‘hospital toilet heist’ in Lavonia
A Cornelia man was arrested last week after allegedly stealing "metal components" from toilets at Saint Mary’s Sacred Heart Hospital in Lavonia, according to...
HabCo Comm. will discuss gymnastics privatization and shelter finance options
The Habersham County Commission will hold a work session Monday prior to its regular meeting. It will discuss the request for proposals (RFP) for...
Rollover wreck on GA 365 North
Northbound lanes on GA 365 are back open after a wreck at the Demorest-Mt. Airy Highway intersection.
Multiple emergency units responded to a report of...
Historic Athens invites community to Cobbham by Candlelight holiday gala
On Tuesday, Historic Athens announced the return of its annual Historic Athens Holiday Gala taking place on Sunday, December 8. This year’s theme is...
Trial for man accused of killing nursing student Laken Riley begins
The trial for the man accused of killing nursing student Laken Riley is underway. Proceedings against Jose Ibarra began Friday morning in Athens-Clarke County...
Chimney fire highlights importance of safety precautions
CLEVELAND, Ga. – A chimney fire broke out at a home on Warwick Road in Cleveland Thursday night. Firefighters were able to quickly extinguish...
Citizen voices concerns about possible development in Demorest
More than two dozen citizens attended the Demorest City Council meeting Tuesday to voice their concerns about a possible duplex development at the intersection...
Cleveland Council approves old Talon property rezoning
The Cleveland City Council has approved a rezoning change that will enable the Old Talon property to be developed into housing.
Mountain Craft Builders LLC...
ACC mayor and commission discuss $250 million quarry, blasting effects
The Athens-Clarke County Mayor and Commission met Tuesday and heard a presentation on a reservoir project that may cost the county a quarter of...
SCSO deputies arrest subject following manhunt
A 48-year-old Athens man was arrested by Stephens County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) deputies early Tuesday after a Monday night manhunt following a violent disturbance.
At...