White County Sheriff details 2025 stats: 27,000 calls, $300k recovered
The White County Sheriff’s Office has released its annual activity report, detailing operations and enforcement efforts throughout 2025.
The agency answered 27,493 calls for service...
Boil water advisory lifted for Baldwin’s Highland Pointe subdivision
BALDWIN, Ga. — The Baldwin Water System has lifted the boil water advisory that had been in effect for customers in the Highland Pointe...
Records detail scope of proposed Cook annexation in Baldwin
BALDWIN, Ga. — Documents obtained by Now Habersham through an open records request show that an annexation request submitted to the City of Baldwin...
Barricaded suspect call in Toccoa apparent swatting incident
TOCCOA, Ga. — Law enforcement officers from multiple agencies have cleared the scene of a residence on Highway 123 in Toccoa after determining a...
Fugitive arrested in Martin after anonymous tip
The Stephens County Sheriff’s Office Crime Suppression Unit (CSU) arrested a wanted fugitive yesterday evening. Tracy Holbrook, 58, of Carnesville, was taken into custody...
US House backs extension of health insurance subsidies
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — The U.S. House approved a bipartisan bill Thursday to resurrect the enhanced tax credits that expired at the end of...
Habersham schools tout technology upgrades, enrollment growth
CLARKESVILLE, Ga. - The Habersham County Board of Education received updates Thursday on facilities improvements, technology upgrades, enrollment growth, and strategic planning during its...
Eric Gisler sworn in as District 121 Representative
Eric Gisler was sworn in on Thursday as the Georgia State Representative for House District 121. Superior Court Judge Lisa Lott presided over the...
Man killed in head-on collision in Hall County
GAINESVILLE, Ga. — One person was killed and another injured in a two-vehicle crash Thursday morning on Browns Bridge Road southwest of Gainesville.
Deputies with...
Habersham Sheriff’s Office reports drop in crime, overdoses in 2025
HABERSHAM COUNTY, Ga. — The Habersham County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) released its annual crime statistics for 2025, reporting a decline in overall incidents and...
Cleveland Council approves waste water treatment upgrade work
CLEVELAND, Ga. - The green light to begin construction of updates to the City of Cleveland’s wastewater treatment plant was given by the Cleveland...
Sheriff’s Office fills all School Resource Officer positions
The Habersham County Sheriff’s Office is starting 2026 with a full roster of School Resource Officers. New hire Joel Compton has begun his SRO...