Fire Weather Watch issued for Northeast Georgia; officials urge no outdoor burning
Public safety officials are urging residents to avoid all outdoor burning on Tuesday as dangerous fire weather conditions move into East and Northeast Georgia.
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Winter weather, high winds prompt power outages across Northeast Georgia
CLARKESVILLE, Ga. — Winter weather combined with strong winds caused scattered power outages across Northeast Georgia on Monday, prompting utilities to urge residents to...
Alto council to vote on final 2024 budget amendment at called meeting
ALTO, Ga. — The Alto Town Council will hold a called meeting Monday night to consider a final amendment to the town’s 2024 budget,...
Firefighters rescue person from burning home in Athens Christmas Eve
ATHENS, Ga. — Firefighters with the Athens-Clarke County Fire Department rushed into a burning home on Christmas Eve and rescued a person trapped inside...
Authorities renew call for information in search for missing Buford woman
The Hall County Sheriff’s Office is again asking for the public’s help as the search continues for Amber-Rae Leigh Harris, 36, of Buford, who...
Holiday traffic deaths reported across Georgia
At least 13 people have died on Georgia's roads since the long Christmas holiday weekend began on Dec. 24, according to the Georgia State...
Baldwin resident challenges city on school zone speed cameras
In mid-December, Now Habersham received an email complaint from citizen April Rooks regarding the school speed zone cameras in the City of Baldwin. Rooks raised...
Fact check: No, a first or second DUI is not becoming a felony in...
ATLANTA, Ga. — A rumor is spreading on social media that Georgia lawmakers have changed the law to make every driving under the influence...
Athens Police investigate third fatal crash in one week
ATHENS, Ga. — Athens-Clarke County police are investigating a single-vehicle crash that killed a 53-year-old woman Friday morning. This incident marks the third fatal...
Christmas Day wreck results in 13th traffic-related death in Athens this year
ATHENS, GA — A driver died early Christmas morning after a car struck a tree and caught fire at an intersection in Athens-Clarke County.
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Developers release new plans for UGA President’s House, face pushback
(WUGA) - The Capstone Property Group of Gainesville released updated plans for the former University of Georgia President’s House in early December. Previously, the...
Hall County offers free Christmas tree recycling; other Northeast Georgia counties also participating
GAINESVILLE, Ga. — Residents in Hall County looking to dispose of live Christmas trees after the holidays can do so free of charge through...