Picnic area temporarily closed to car traffic due to construction at Pitts Park
If you’ve driven by Pitts Park recently, you may have noticed yellow tape and traffic cones blocking off a section of the park.
The restricted...
Goodwill to host ‘New Year, New Job’ career fair Jan. 14 in Cornelia
CORNELIA, Ga. — Jobseekers in Habersham and surrounding counties will have a chance to connect directly with employers next week when Goodwill of North...
Newnan Mega Millions player claims largest prize in Georgia history
Georgia Lottery Corp. President and CEO Gretchen Corbin today announced that the $983 million jackpot winner from the Nov. 14 Mega Millions drawing came...
Cantrell steps into Main Street role, brings preservation background to downtown Clarkesville
CLARKESVILLE, Ga. — Rosie Cantrell has been named Clarkesville’s new Main Street director, bringing a background in public history, grant writing and historic preservation...
Motes, accused of concealing child’s body in truck, has history of violence
Jessica Motes, the Northeast Georgia woman who is charged with murder in the death of 4-year-old Autumn Fox, has a history of violence, drugs,...
Georgia foster care system faces $85 million deficit despite state surplus
ATLANTA, Ga. — The Georgia Division of Family and Children Services (DFACS) is grappling with a projected budget shortfall of more than $85 million,...
Brown sworn in as Clarkesville mayor, council sets leadership
CLARKESVILLE, Ga. — Franklin Brown was sworn in as mayor Monday night, praising city staff and leadership as the Clarkesville City Council organized for...
Vehicle clips tractor-trailer before overturning on GA 365
HABERSHAM COUNTY, Ga. — A crash involving a tractor-trailer sent another vehicle overturning on GA 365, according to authorities.
Investigators say both vehicles were traveling...
Protests against U.S. attack on Venezuela happening in Athens
Over the weekend, local protests started up against President Trump’s decision to order a U.S. strike on Venezuela.
The U.S. attack and capture of Venezuela's...
Georgia Supreme Court suspends former Hall County solicitor general Woodard
On Monday, the Supreme Court of Georgia ruled to suspend the law license of former Hall County Solicitor General Stephanie Woodard for 12 months....
Mt. Airy council to swear in new mayor, hold budget hearing and revisit winery...
MOUNT AIRY, Ga. — The Mount Airy Town Council will swear in a new mayor, hear public input on the 2026 budget and take...
Clarkesville City Council to swear in new mayor, members at Monday meeting
CLARKESVILLE, Ga. — The Clarkesville City Council will open its first regular meeting of 2026 with a series of oaths marking a major leadership...