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GSP identifies driver, passenger killed in wreck near Baldwin

The Georgia State Patrol on Friday released the names of a man and woman killed in a single-vehicle wreck just outside of Baldwin on...

Baldwin city leaders address R-CUT public safety concerns

Baldwin's city leaders are concerned about the impact R-CUTs could have on public safety. Larger emergency vehicles have difficulty rounding the concrete barriers, which,...

Beaudoin named Habersham County assistant public works director

Jared Beaudoin of Blairsville has been named the assistant public works director for Habersham County. Beaudoin currently works as the facilities supervisor for Harrah’s Cherokee...

Gainesville student critically injured in batting cage accident declared brain-dead

When Jeremy Medina got his driver's license, he signed up to become an organ and tissue donor. Although a minor at the time, the...

Traditions Bank coming to Clarkesville at former Stoney’s location

Traditions Bank has announced it is coming to Clarkesville. The announcement came from Rabun County Bank Co-Chief Executive Officer Melanie Silvestri in a press...

End of an era: Stoney’s restaurant demolished to make way for roundabout, bank

It's the end of an era. Three months after serving its last biscuit, Stoney's restaurant in Clarkesville is no more. Crews tore down the iconic...

Clarkesville City Council tables decision on short-term rental ordinance

The Clarkesville City Council tabled its proposed short-term rental (STR) ordinance during the council's regular meeting Monday night. The ordinance, under review for several...

Residents pack White County short-term rental hearing

CLEVELAND, Ga. — A standing-room-only crowd attended Monday’s White County Board of Commissioners meeting for a public hearing on proposed revisions to the county's...

Wrecks send 1 to hospital, disrupt traffic in Cleveland and Clarkesville

Automobile accidents in Cleveland and Clarkesville disrupted traffic and sent one person to the hospital. Collision on the Cleveland Square EMS transported a Cleveland man to...

Habersham County Christmas Parade Dec. 7 in Clarkesville

The city of Clarksville will play host Thursday evening to the Habersham County Christmas Parade. The parade will be the featured attraction of this...

Family to share update on injured Gainesville High baseball player’s condition

The family of a Gainesville High School baseball player seriously injured in a batting cage accident will update the community on his condition Wednesday. Senior...

Habersham County roundabouts moving forward

Roundabouts in Habersham County are on the way. The Fairview community's roundabout has made significant strides, while the Clarkesville counterpart faced a temporary setback...