Mt. Airy family burned out of home by early morning fire
MT. AIRY, Ga. — Firefighters responded to an early morning residential fire on Harris Street in Mt. Airy that heavily damaged a home and...
Authorities clear Hart County Middle School after bomb threat investigation
HARTWELL, Ga. - Authorities have cleared Hart County Middle School following an investigation into a reported bomb threat that prompted a schoolwide evacuation Tuesday...
Clarkesville names Marinelli as first standalone economic development director
CLARKESVILLE, Ga. — The City of Clarkesville has named Yvonne Marinelli as its new economic development director, a newly separated role aimed at strengthening...
South Habersham Middle School Principal Daphne Penick retiring
South Habersham Middle School Principal Daphne Penick is retiring at the end of this school year. County school superintendent Patrick Franklin announced her pending...
Habersham school board elects new officers, highlights student programs
The Habersham County Board of Education elected new leadership, approved key business items, and heard updates on finances, safety, and student programs during its...
Police pursue “strong lead” in Toccoa swatting incident
TOCCOA, Ga. — The Toccoa Police Department has announced a major break in the investigation regarding the "barricaded suspect" call that triggered a massive...
Banks County family displaced by fire
COMMERCE, Ga. — Firefighters contained a structure fire Sunday afternoon at a single-family home on McDonald Circle in Banks County.
Banks County Fire and Emergency...
Gang member arrested in Toccoa on felony warrant
The Toccoa Police Department assisted the GBI ARDEO Drug Task Force in the arrest of Nicholas Alexander. Alexander was wanted on a confirmed felony...
White County Chamber reminds retailers to collect new sales tax
WHITE COUNTY, Ga. — As a voter-approved sales tax aimed at lowering property taxes takes effect in White County, the White County Chamber of...
Brushstrokes of Change: Transforming stories into landmarks
I shook Abigail Bennett’s hand and noticed the pink sweater first, soft and unassuming. She carried herself like someone used to listening closely. She...
Alto council to swear in officials, make key appointments Tuesday
ALTO, Ga. — The Alto Town Council will swear in three officials and make several key appointments during its regular January meeting Tuesday night...
Mt. Airy council set to vote on 2026 budget
The Town of Mt. Airy council will hold a called meeting Tuesday, January 13, with votes expected on the town’s 2026 operating budget and...