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Northeast Georgia

No. 3 Georgia and No. 6 Mississippi brace for rematch in the Sugar Bowl...

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — For the Georgia Bulldogs and coach Kirby Smart, last year's Sugar Bowl brought a heavy dose of sadness that had...

7 displaced by Clermont house fire

HALL COUNTY, Ga. — Firefighters battled a residential blaze Tuesday afternoon that damaged a two-story home in Clermont, officials said. At about 2:30 p.m. on...

One dead after early-morning house fire in Hall County

HALL COUNTY, Ga. — The investigation continues following the early morning death of a man in a Hall County house fire. Investigators say Mark Anthony...
Alto arrest on Gainesville Hwy

Alto traffic stop results in trafficking, firearm charges

ALTO, Ga. — A traffic stop on Gainesville Highway has led to the arrest of 59-year-old Edwin A. Noble of Cumming, Ga., on multiple...

Tractor-trailer crash knocks out power, causes delays in Lavonia

LAVONIA, Ga. - A tractor-trailer struck a power pole in Lavonia, knocking out power and causing traffic delays, according to the Lavonia Police Department. The...

Red Flag Warning issued for Northeast Georgia amid dangerous fire conditions

PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. - A Red Flag Warning has been issued for Northeast Georgia this afternoon and evening as dry air and breezy conditions...

Demorest lifts Boil Water Advisory

The Demorest Water Department has lifted the Boil Water Advisory it issued over the weekend following a water main break. The advisory affected city...

Alto council vote clears path to file 2024 audit with state

ALTO, Ga. — The Alto Town Council unanimously approved a final amendment to the town’s 2024 budget during a called meeting Monday night, clearing...

Stephens County sheriff warns of scam targeting inmates’ families

TOCCOA, Ga. — The Stephens County Sheriff's Office is warning residents about a scam targeting the families of inmates housed at the Stephens County...

Two charged with 88 counts each of animal cruelty released on bond in Hall...

HALL COUNTY, Ga. — Two people charged with dozens of animal cruelty counts in an ongoing Hall County investigation have been released from jail...

Hart County traffic stop leads to meth, theft charges

HART COUNTY, Ga. – Two people face felony drug charges following a traffic stop in Hart County on Friday afternoon. On Dec. 26, just after...

Neighbors helping neighbors: Cornelia Soup Kitchen serves meals with dignity and compassion

CORNELIA, Ga. — On any given serving day in Cornelia, a hot meal is only part of what people receive at The Lord’s Help...