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Northeast Georgia

Cornelia will discuss limiting vehicles at repair facilities

The Cornelia City Commission will discuss amending an ordinance that will limit the number of vehicles parked outside of an automotive repair facility. They...

Eyewitness: Truck theft suspect begged officers to shoot him

A suspect arrested for stealing a truck pleaded with officers to shoot him as he was being taken into custody, an eyewitness to the...

A $418 million settlement could change the housing market

It is a landmark class action lawsuit many consumers are unaware of but it may change many aspects about how we buy and sell...

White County authorities ask for public’s help to find missing man

The White County Sheriff's Office needs your help locating a missing man. Richard Williams, 39, has been missing since March 15. Williams is 6 feet...

Easter shooting in Toccoa under investigation

State and local authorities are investigating an early morning shooting on Easter Sunday in Toccoa. According to police, shots rang out on Whitman Street...

Gainesville mother charged in son’s overdose death

After a lengthy investigation by the Hall County Sheriff’s Office, a Gainesville mother has been charged with second-degree murder in the overdose death of...

Wheel sparked grass fire on GA 365

According to Habersham County Emergency Services (HCES), the grass fire in the median on GA 365 was sparked by a loose wheel. The incident...

Habersham community observes Good Friday with Cross Walk and 3 Crosses display

As people the world over prepare to observe the holiest day on the Christian calendar, hundreds in Habersham took part in Good Friday observances. The...

‘Band of Brothers’ paratrooper rescued after getting trapped in tree

A nostalgic skydiving trip took a harrowing turn after a parachutist got stuck in a tree near the Franklin/Banks County line. Franklin County 911 received...

5-month-old airlifted to hospital after medical emergency at Cornelia Walmart

A 5-month-old boy was rushed to the hospital in Atlanta after a medical emergency at Walmart in Cornelia Friday afternoon. Around 1:12 p.m., public safety...

Pet Smart smoke scare: No fire found

Firefighters were called to a pet store in Flowery Branch early Saturday after workers reported a haze and the smell of smoke in the...

Rapid public safety response results in runaway’s safe return

Public safety officials used drones and tracking dogs to find and safely return a 15-year-old girl to her family after she ran away, says...