Barrow Co. Sheriff’s Office issues BOLO for registered sex offender
Barrow County authorities are searching for an "absconded" sex offender.
The Barrow County Sheriff's Office issued a notice via Facebook on Tuesday, Oct. 22, for...
Habersham, Hall counties approved for HEAT grant
The Governor's Office of Highway Safety has selected at least two North Georgia law enforcement agencies as recipients for a grant to curb dangerous...
Arrest made of Gainesville man for trafficking methamphetamines
The Hall County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) and federal investigators arrested a Gainesville man for trafficking methamphetamine with a street value of over $60,000.00. Charges...
School board moves forward with replacement of turf at Raider stadium
Habersham County’s School System has decided to replace the turf along the 90,175 square-foot field at Raider stadium for the first time in almost...
South Carolina man arrested for narcotics in Stephens County
The Stephens County Sheriff's Office took a South Carolina man into custody on drug charges early last week after he was pulled over for...
Athens-Clarke County police investigate ‘suspicious death’
Athens-Clarke County police are investigating a suspicious death that occurred over the weekend.
Police responded to a call of an injured person at 9 a.m....
Construction of new Habersham animal shelter stalled, again
The construction of the new Habersham County animal shelter has stalled yet again, even with valued engineering cost saving measures. The delay will add...
Habersham School System touts ‘historic’ year with high SAT scores, graduation rate
Habersham County had a "historic” year in 2024 as one of the top public school systems in both the region and the state.
Recent SAT,...
Canupp to succeed Pittard as White County manager
White County Manager Billy Pittard will step down in January of next year.
A news release from White County spokesperson Bryce Barrett on Tuesday said...
BCSO to host CRASE course on Wednesday
The Banks County Sheriff’s Office is hosting a Civilian Response Active Shooter Event (CRASE) course on Wednesday, October 23.
According to Banks County Sheriff’s Office...
Tip leads police to ‘wanted’ suspect in Toccoa
The Stephens County Sheriff's Office executed an arrest warrant on a Toccoa man wanted on multiple charges Monday, Oct. 21.
Nathan Henderson, 39, was taken...
Centegix alert system to be installed at all Habersham schools
In a move to enhance school security, Habersham County's Board of Education approved systemwide adoption of Centegix – a remote crisis alert system.
The item...