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NGTC names GOAL award finalists

CLARKESVILLE, Ga. – North Georgia Technical College recently named its four finalists for the Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL). The award honors students...

Demorest issues boil water advisory after water main leak

A Boil Water Advisory for the city of Demorest has been issued until further notice in the following areas: Old Cannon Bridge Road, Canyon...

GSP responds to minor wreck on GA 365

Two drivers walked away uninjured after a minor wreck on GA 365 in south Habersham County Tuesday morning. The accident happened around 8:30 a.m. at...

Baldwin home destroyed by fire; owner injured saving dogs from blaze

A Baldwin family was burned out of their home Monday afternoon. The fire broke out around 4:33 p.m. at a house on Mallard Pond...

Multiple fires destroy mobile home, property in White County

It's been a busy few days for firefighters in White County. In the past five days, they've responded to four separate structure fires. The...

Driver held on $23K bond after Cannon Bridge Road wreck

A judge set bond at $23,250 for a Cornelia driver arrested following a wreck that seriously injured him and his passenger. Authorities say Israel Valentine...

Driver arrested for DUI after rollover wreck at North Georgia Tech

A Clarkesville man was arrested for DUI after a rollover wreck in front of North Georgia Technical College (NGTC). John R. Taylor, 25, faces multiple...

Habersham County man escapes house fire with just minutes to spare

Ten minutes. That's how much time David Linck figures stood between him and certain death. The Habersham County resident was burned out of his...

Driver, passenger uninjured in rollover wreck on GA 365

A 19-year-old driver and his passenger were uninjured when the pickup they were riding in overturned on GA 365 in Mt. Airy. The crash happened...

Driver killed after fleeing from police, crashing into tree in Hart County

A driver is dead, and an investigation is underway following a fatal crash Friday in Hart County. The Georgia State Patrol says the incident...

Travelers left frustrated after Unicoi State Park closes due to water concerns

Unicoi State Park was forced to close on Thanksgiving due to a problem with its water supply. The White County-based park refunded those who paid...

Free help available to determine if solar power is right for you

SAUTEE, Ga. — The rising cost of electricity has left many Georgians wondering if there's a better, cheaper alternative to traditional utility companies. However,...