Habersham school board to revisit strategic plan progress
The Habersham County Board of Education will revisit its strategic plan Thursday during a work session that is expected to largely build on discussions...
Athens leaders discuss ordinance that could impact homeless population
The Athens-Clarke County Mayor and Commission voted on a new ordinance amendment addressing public area interference that could affect the homeless population.
Item 11 on...
Fog may have contributed to fatal Hwy. 17 crash, GSP says
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ga. — One person was killed in a two-vehicle crash early Wednesday morning on Georgia 17 in Franklin County.
According to the Georgia...
Cook Construction seeks Baldwin annexation after Cornelia proposal fails
BALDWIN, Ga. — The Baldwin City Council has confirmed receipt of an annexation request from Cook Construction for property near Duncan Bridge Road and...
Suspect arrested after drive-by shooting in Gumlog community
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ga. — Authorities have arrested a 64-year-old man following a drive-by shooting in Northeast Georgia that narrowly missed two people sitting on...
South Carolina woman arrested after chase on I-85
Just after 4 p.m., a deputy with the Hart County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop on a 2008 white Chrysler Aspen on Whitworth...
Cornelia City Commission tackles housing and growth issues
Cornelia city leaders opened the new year by tightening governance policies while confronting rising housing costs, infrastructure needs, and long-term growth pressures.
Commissioners held their...
Suspect claims ‘meth license’ before trafficking arrest in Hart County
HARTWELL, Ga. — A Hartwell man faces multiple felony charges, including fentanyl trafficking, following a traffic stop early Saturday morning in Hart County.
The Hart...
Cleveland Council purchases property for new municipal facilities
CLEVELAND, Ga. — The Cleveland City Council has voted to provide City Hall and the Police Department with a new home.
Following an executive session...
Baldwin swears in new mayor, council members as work session previews policy changes
BALDWIN — Baldwin officially ushered in a new era of city leadership Monday night, swearing in a new mayor and council members before turning...
Demorest council approves 2026 water rate plan
DEMOREST, Ga. — Demorest City Council unanimously approved a new water and sewer rate structure for 2026 Tuesday night after city officials presented multiple...
GBI arrests 2 former Towns County Sheriff’s Office officials
HIAWASSEE, Ga. — Two former Towns County Sheriff’s Office employees were arrested on January 6th following joint investigations by the Sheriff’s Office and the...