Lawrenceville man dies after being pulled from Lake Lanier
A Lawrenceville man recovered by emergency personnel from Lake Lanier near Van Pugh Park has died.
Marine Rescue crews from Hall County Fire Rescue (HCFR)...
Georgia DOT awards contract for construction of GA 365 at Mt. Zion Road RCUT
The Georgia Department of Transportation has awarded Vertical Earth, Inc. the contract to construct a Restricted Access U-Turn or RCUT at the intersection of...
Final comprehensive plan meetings set for September
The last two comprehensive plan meetings are scheduled in Habersham County in early September.
The county and its municipalities have been working on these plans...
Investigation continues into fatal hit-and-run west of Clarkesville
Authorities are seeking leads to identify the hit-and-run driver who left a Clarkesville man dead on the side of the road over the weekend.
63-year-old...
Cleveland councilmember says tight housing market forced her to resign
Cleveland City Council member Rebecca Yardley made the surprise announcement Monday that she will resign her council seat at the end of the month.
Yardley,...
Demorest to christen new municipal conference center next month
Demorest residents will soon have more elbow room during city council meetings. They'll also have a large space for other civic activities. That's because,...
Suspect accused of two armed robberies at same store three days apart
Hall County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) investigators arrested a Gainesville man on Monday morning, August 21, in connection with two recent armed robberies at the...
Tablet-based learning helps prepare inmates for life beyond bars
For many jail inmates, the biggest challenge of serving time comes once they're released. Reentering society can be difficult. Many struggle to find jobs,...
Cleveland woman charged with burglary and entering auto in Hall County
A Cleveland woman is in custody, facing charges in connection with a burglary and entering auto incident on the north end of Hall County...
Free swim lessons today at Ruby Fulbright Aquatic Center in Clarkesville
Habersham will hold its inaugural Swim Safely Day today, Saturday, August 19. This free event will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m....
Community helps retired deputy and wife displaced by fire
When Ken Mize retired from the Banks County Sheriff's Office in 2020, he did so to much fanfare. Mize served over 52 years in...
Habersham United Way kicks off annual fundraising campaign
The Habersham United Way has upped its goal for this year's fundraising campaign. The agency will be working in the coming months to raise...