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2 killed, 5 injured in Northeast Georgia wreck

Two people were killed and five others injured in a two-vehicle crash on U.S. 72 in Elbert County on Monday, according to the Georgia...

Clarkesville City Council votes to condemn old Ingles building

The Clarkesville City Council voted unanimously Monday night to condemn the old Ingles building on the south side of town. Prior to the decision, Zoning...

Arson suspect arrested for weekend house fire in Hall County

A house fire that destroyed a residence east of Gainesville Saturday evening was intentionally set, according to authorities. The Hall County Fire Marshal’s Office conducted...

Baldwin to hold public hearing on proposed cell tower

A public hearing will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 6, regarding a proposed cell tower near Baldwin's downtown area. The 250-foot tower is proposed to...

Law enforcement asks for public’s help to locate stolen vehicle

The White County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a 2013 Ford Edge that was stolen on January 31st. The vehicle...

HABCO Commission departs from tradition with county appointments

In a departure from tradition, the county manager, clerk, and attorney were absent from the agenda for annual appointments at the Habersham County Commission...

Cornelia considers new Christmas displays and water source

The Cornelia City Commission will be talking about Christmas lights and water at their meeting on Tuesday. Keeping the holidays lit City manager Dee Anderson is...

46 new paramedics join Hall County Fire Rescue

Hall County Fire Rescue recently recognized a record 46 new paramedic graduates, a welcome addition as the fire department works to address a nationwide...

Demorest City Manager earns Certificate of Excellence

Demorest City Manager Mark Musselwhite has received the Harold F. Holtz Municipal Training Institute Certificate of Excellence. The award was received by Musselwhite during...

Lane closure in Banks/Jackson County

There are lane closures scheduled for tonight and tomorrow night on the Jackson/Banks County exits 145 to 147 on I-85 NB/SB. The closures are set...

Students relocated after camp fire outside Clarkesville

A small fire at a Christian camp outside Clarkesville Saturday forced campers out of their cabin. The fire caused minor damage to the bathroom...

Clarkesville may condemn old Ingles store

Clarkesville planners are pushing to do something about the old Ingles grocery store on the south side of town. The building has been vacant...