County inching closer to breaking ground on new animal shelter
Local officials say they're moving forward with Habersham County's long-awaited plans for a new animal shelter.
Addressing a shelter volunteer at Tuesday night's county commission...
4 first responders honored for lifesaving actions
The Cleveland City Council recently recognized four local first responders with lifesaving awards. Officials presented the awards to Cleveland Police Officers Brandon Wood and...
Habersham County Scripps Spelling Bee’s new champion
And the word which won the championship - serenity.
"S-E-R-E-N-I-T-Y," Kyran Phasavong from North Habersham Middle confidently called each letter to hear Judges Dr. Christy...
3 hurt in dump truck collision on Hwy. 441
A collision between a car and dump truck Tuesday afternoon in Rabun County seriously injured three people.
The accident happened around 2:20 p.m. on Jan....
Owner still looking for answers after fire destroys barn, killing dozens of chickens
Investigators still have not determined what caused a fire that destroyed a 50-year-old barn inside the city limits of Cornelia on Monday. The blaze...
Akins, Harkness re-elected to lead HABCO Commission
In the first meeting of the new year, the Habersham County Board of Commissioners re-elected its leadership. The vote revealed simmering tensions on the...
Baldwin City Council recognizes employees
Susan Newsom was recognized for 20 years of service at the Baldwin City Council meeting Tuesday night, January 16. Newsom has worked for the...
Amazon delivery driver faces possible vehicular homicide charge in newborn’s death
An Amazon delivery truck driver faces a possible vehicular homicide charge following a wreck that ended in the death of a newborn.
The two-vehicle crash...
Tree service truck wrecks near Batesville
A tree service truck operator escaped injury in a wreck north of Clarkesville on Monday.
Habersham County E-911 dispatchers received a call at 8:17 a.m....
North Georgia Community Foundation opens 2024 scholarship application cycle
The North Georgia Community Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2024 scholarship cycle.
The foundation currently administers 82 scholarship funds for high school seniors,...
Seasonal road closures in effect in Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest
Seasonal road closures are now in effect in the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest. These closures occur between December and March to protect public health and...
Winder Marks MLK Day with March, Ceremony
The city of Winder celebrated the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a ceremony downtown and a march on Monday,...