Hall County deputies foil alleged kidnapping attempt
A Louisiana man was arrested on Wednesday during a routine traffic stop after investigators say he abducted a 12-year-old girl from North Carolina.
Kenton Jesus...
Toccoa man charged with sexual exploitation of children
A 51-year-old Toccoa man is accused of sexually exploiting children. Keith Gilleland face six counts following his arrest earlier this month, according to the...
Leads slowing down in case of missing Gainesville 12-year-old
The Hall County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the disappearance of 12-year-old Maria Gomez-Perez of Gainesville. However, tips in the case are slowing down,...
Habersham Central to get an additional SRO
Habersham County Schools Director of School Safety Murray Kogod requested an additional school resource officer (SRO) for Habersham Central High School. The request came...
Clarkesville Elementary School nearing completion
Habersham County Assistant School Superintendent Patrick Franklin gave a construction update on Clarkesville Elementary School Thursday afternoon to the Habersham County Board of Education.
Franklin...
White County E-911 center non-emergency lines are working again; Habersham still having trouble
The 911 Communications Center in White County says its non-emergency and administrative phone lines are working again following an outage. However, Habersham County's E-911...
Remembrance held for Madison County lynching victim, Lemuel Penn
Northeast Georgians attended a remembrance ceremony on Thursday honoring Lt. Colonel Lemuel Penn. The Army reservist was lynched in Madison County on July 11,...
HabCo Commission calls meeting to adopt budget
The Habersham County Commission will hold its final public hearing on the proposed FY 2025 budget next week. Commissioners are expected to adopt the...
Truett McConnell University launches new forensic science degree
Truett McConnell University (TMU) will offer a bachelor's degree in forensic science, a new program that is expected to draw students from a variety...
Seat belt violation leads to drug trafficking charge
Two people were arrested and charged with drug trafficking following a traffic stop in Toccoa.
A news release from the Stephens County Sheriff's Office says...
White County Schools will serve up free meals to students this school year
Breakfast and lunch will be free to all White County public school students this year, regardless of household income. The meals will be provided...
Lt. governor’s office will hold mobile office hours in Habersham
Staff from the Lieutenant Governor’s Office will hold its mobile office hours in Habersham County Monday, July 15. The mobile office hours program was...