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Electrical fire shuts down Cornelia McDonald’s

The McDonald's in Cornelia is back open for business after being forced to close for several hours on Monday due to an electrical fire. Cornelia...

The hiring process for Habersham’s next county manager is now underway

The Habersham County manager hiring process will begin during the commission’s executive session on Monday, October 21. According to County Manager Alicia Vaughn, Habersham has...

Demorest to hold final millage rate, budget public hearings on Tuesday

The Demorest City Council will hold its final millage rate and budget public hearings on Tuesday, October 22. The council held two public hearings...

Demorest man charged with arson after investigation into vehicle ‘set on fire’

A Demorest man was charged for allegedly setting fire to a 21-year-old's truck earlier this month, according to authorities. Alan Paul Heinze, 53, was arrested...

Here’s what’s happening at tonight’s Habersham school board meeting

Habersham County's Board of Education will consider approval of multiple items during its regular meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 21, at 144 Holcomb...

One person hospitalized after Baldwin feed plant fire

One person was transported to the hospital Friday, Oct. 18, after a fire at a Fieldale feed mill in Baldwin. Banks County Fire and EMS...

No shave November in White County for South Enotah Child Advocacy

The White County Sheriff's Deputies are paying to grow facial hair in November. It is against the policy of the Sheriff's Office for Deputies...

Rollover wreck temporarily stalled traffic on New Liberty Road

The driver of a 2000 Silverado Chevrolet attempted to avoid hitting a deer early Saturday, October 19 which resulted in a single-vehicle rollover wreck. Traffic...

HabCo Commission to hold public hearings, discuss vehicle purchases

The Habersham County Commission will hold two public hearings and discuss vehicle purchases during its regular meeting on Monday, October 21. The first public hearing...

First week of early voting sees large turnout across the state

Large numbers of voters across the state have cast their ballots early during the first week of advanced voting for November's general election. Overall, this...

HabCo Commission will discuss animal shelter at work session Monday

The Habersham County Commission will hold a work session Monday, October 21 to discuss the new animal shelter. According to the agenda, the commission will...

Clarke County Sheriff’s Office to host 3rd annual Fall Festival

The Clarke County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) will host its third annual Fall Festival on Friday, Oct. 25, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at...