GSP: SUV driver charged with DUI after crashing into church van
The Georgia State Patrol has charged a Hartwell man with DUI following Saturday's crash involving a church van on GA 365 in Demorest. The...
Pastor: Grateful for prayers after ‘traumatic’ church van crash
It was supposed to be a day dedicated to sharing their faith and serving others. It turned into a nightmarish wreck at one of...
GA 197 blocked temporarily due to rollover wreck
GA 197 North was blocked temporarily Saturday morning due to a rollover wreck just north of the intersection of Tech School Road.
The accident happened...
Demorest’s Glorious Fourth preparations almost complete
The City of Demorest is in the final preparations for this year’s Glorious Fourth of July celebration. This year, the city anticipates at least...
Sheriff: Follow the ‘9 p.m. Routine’ to prevent theft
Theft is a crime of opportunity, with would-be thieves often taking the path of least resistance to obtain items belonging to others.
Habersham County Sheriff...
Banks County Sheriff’s Office enhances crime scene evidence collection
The Banks County Sheriff's Office Forensic Unit held a training exercise on June 27. This session focused on materials using Ultraviolet (UV) and Infrared...
Teen runaway found safe in Toccoa
Missing Habersham County runaway Natalie True has been found safe. Authorities located the 14-year-old in neighboring Stephens County.
"She had run away to another teen’s...
Sheriff: No substantial new leads in case of missing Gainesville girl
There are no substantial new leads in the investigation of Maria Gomez-Perez, the 12-year-old missing girl from Gainesville. Maria was last seen at her...
Banks County Commission Chair: County water supplies running low
The Banks County Water Department continues to struggle with water issues. For the past four to five days, areas of the county have experienced...
Board of Assessors to begin property re-appraisals in July
In a news release by the Habersham County Board of Assessors, beginning in July, a comprehensive county-wide re-appraisal will be conducted for the 2024-2025...
Rabun Gap students return in August to newly completed Hodgson Hall
The Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School is in the final phase of the restoration and renovation of historic Hodgson Hall.
On Friday, June 14, the iconic cupola...
Habersham County budget meeting dispute reveals spending concerns
A squabble over attendance at the Habersham County budget meetings in March broke out Monday night during a contentious debate over the spending plan.
Commissioner...