Planning Commission advances new Habersham development code with recommended changes
CLARKESVILLE, Ga. — The Habersham County Planning Commission has unanimously approved a proposed new development code and zoning map, clearing the way for the...
GBI: Multi-agency ‘Operation Silent Hand’ dismantles North Georgia drug trafficking organization
CLARKESVILLE, Ga. — Sixteen people have been arrested following a months-long multi-agency investigation into a drug trafficking organization operating across North Georgia.
The Georgia Bureau...
Clarkesville explores upscale inn downtown modeled after historic courthouse
CLARKESVILLE, Ga. — City leaders in Clarkesville say long-discussed plans for a new inn could help strengthen the local economy while preserving the community’s small-town...
David Bruce named Cleveland Police Officer Of The Year
CLEVELAND, Ga. - Cleveland police officer David Bruce has been awarded the “Officer of the Year for 2025” in the Cleveland Police Department.
Police Chief...
U.S. 441 bypass in Baldwin reopens after gas main break
BALDWIN, Ga. — A gas main break forced the temporary closure of a section of the U.S. 441 bypass in Baldwin Thursday morning, authorities...
Arrests made as multi-agency drug investigation continues in Habersham County
CLARKESVILLE, Ga. — A number of arrests have been made as a large-scale, multi-agency drug investigation continues across Habersham County. Officials would not say...
Audit underway at Tallulah Falls Police Department
TALLULAH FALLS, Ga. — The Tallulah Falls Police Department is undergoing an internal audit following multiple reports of potentially unethical behavior.
The investigation, first reported...
Dillard selects new police chief despite past DUI arrest
DILLARD, Ga. — The Dillard Police Department is a small agency with a full-time chief, one full-time patrol officer, several part-time patrol officers and...
Baldwin resets Cook annexation hearing; April 7 earliest possible date
BALDWIN, Ga. — The Baldwin City Council canceled Tuesday night’s public hearing on the proposed Cook Construction annexation after determining the application was not...
Demorest council approves plat, advances rezoning request
DEMOREST — The Demorest City Council approved a preliminary plat for a Blue Ridge Avenue redevelopment project and advanced a proposed rezoning for a...
Cornelia approves paving project, Flock cameras and utility fee updates
CORNELIA — The Cornelia City Commission approved several infrastructure and public safety measures Tuesday, including a half-million-dollar paving project, the purchase of license plate...
Baldwin delays emergency plan, fire aid agreement for review
BALDWIN, Ga. — The Baldwin City Council postponed action Tuesday night on two public safety agreements, opting to move both items to a future...