Yonah Preserve to host major mountain biking event in October
The Georgia Cycling Association has announced that the fourth race in its Northside Hospital Race Series will be held at Yonah Preserve. The 1,000-acre...
Fight over food ends in bus stop shooting, Athens police say
A dispute over food led to a shooting that put one person in the hospital and another in jail, an Athens-Clarke County police press...
Space heater may be to blame for Banks County fire
An outbuilding that was used as a residence burned to the ground Friday in Banks County. The blaze broke out shortly after 2:30 p.m....
2-state drug investigation nets 6 arrests, $340,000 of meth in Athens
A drug investigation in Athens led to the recent arrests of six people from Georgia and South Carolina. All of them are charged with...
$100,000 reward offered in Jackson County cold case
A $100,000 reward is being offered for information in the 2013 disappearance of a Jackson County man whose case remains unsolved.
Joshua "Josh" Adams was...
Hoyt Street Bridge is gone forever
In November 2022, Cornelia City Commissioner Don Bagwell said, “Once the bridge is gone, it’s gone forever.” Well, that day has come. Hoyt Street...
North Carolina man arrested in Rabun County on drug trafficking charges
A North Carolina man remains behind bars in Rabun County following his arrest earlier this week on drug trafficking charges.
Deputies arrested Alexander Farland, 30,...
Hall County seeks community feedback on Comprehensive Plan
The Hall County Planning and Development team is preparing the final version of the Comprehensive Plan, a document that will guide the county's long-term...
Proposed cell tower in Baldwin met with opposition
Several people attended the Baldwin City Council work session Tuesday night for a public hearing on a proposed T-Mobile cell tower. Five people spoke...
Habersham County expands recycling center opening days
Habersham County is turning to recycling as one possible solution to its pressing landfill problems. The Clarkesville recycling center is now open Tuesday through...
Krockum retires from Demorest PD; Chastain named new police chief
Demorest is losing its top cop effective March 1. Police Chief Robin Krockum is retiring to run for Habersham County sheriff.
Krockum, who has served...
U.S. Forest Service conducting prescribed burns in Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest
The U.S. Forest Service has announced plans for a prescribed burn project to restore native grasslands and enhance forest health across the Chattahoochee-Oconee National...