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WWII veteran Andy Negra makes history at historical society meeting

The White County Historical Society had one of its biggest crowds at its Thursday night program to hear 99-year-old Andy Negra recount his time...

Daylight Saving Time starts Sunday

Get ready to spring forward this weekend. Daylight Saving Time begins at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 10. Before going to bed Saturday night, remember...

Alleged meth trafficker arrested after leading state troopers on a high-speed chase

Law enforcement arrested a driver who led state troopers on a two-county chase through Hall and Habersham counties on Wednesday. The pursuit began around 10:10...

See who qualified to run for office in Habersham County

Qualifying week ended on Friday with 19 Republicans, one non-partisan, and no Democrats filing to run for office in Habersham County. Uncontested races Eight of the...

Williams begins work as Habersham County risk manager

Tori Williams has started work as Habersham County’s new risk manager. The county announced her hiring in a news release Friday. She succeeds Will...

Rural school districts score funding for career prep

Thirty-one rural school districts in Georgia have received grants to help students gain professional certifications and work experience. The funding is part of an...

Athens police plan March DUI checkpoints after 11% increase in DUI arrests

Police will target drunk drivers at vehicle checkpoints in Athens on March 19. The checkpoints are in response to an 11% increase in DUI...

Clarke County sheriff clarifies immigration arrest policy

The following is an open letter from Clarke County Sheriff John Q. Williams regarding the sheriff's office policy on detaining immigrants. Sheriff Williams released...

Missing teen found safe in Kansas

A local teen who went missing two weeks ago has been found safe in Kansas. The Baldwin Police Department says it is now working...

Clarke County Sheriff’s Office clarifies policy on undocumented migrants

The Clarke County Sheriff’s Office is explaining and clarifying its policy towards undocumented migrants in the wake of the murder of former University of...

No bond for the brother of accused killer of Laken Riley

The brother of the man accused of killing Athens nursing student Laken Riley will be detained without bond on his own immigration-related charges until...

Demorest council renews city manager contract

The Demorest City Council had a busy work session and council meeting Tuesday night. One item discussed of significant importance was the City Manager’s...