Toccoa city employee accused of stealing money from elderly man
The GBI arrested a Toccoa City Hall employee who allegedly stole money from an elderly man who paid for a water leak repair.
On Tuesday,...
McFadden named Banks County’s new chief deputy
There's been a change in the top of leadership at the Banks County Sheriff's Office. On Wednesday, Chief Deputy Shawn Wilson announced his retirement....
Four Gainesville residents displaced by house fire
A fire forced four adults from their Gainesville home Thursday afternoon.
At approximately 3:40 p.m. on August 17, Hall County Fire Rescue responded to the...
Pedestrian seriously injured after darting out in front of pickup, state troopers say
A pedestrian was seriously injured when he darted out in front of a vehicle south of Clarkesville, state troopers say.
The collision happened shortly before...
New weather sirens installed across Habersham County
Contractors are finishing up their installation of new severe weather sirens at county fire stations around Habersham County. These additions will bring the county’s...
Tense exchange over cemetery, administrator salary during Baldwin City Council meeting
The Baldwin City Council meeting last night started off a bit heated during public comments. Sally McEntyre spoke to the council about purchasing cemetery...
Police ask for public’s help to find stolen pickup
The Baldwin Police Department is asking the public for help in locating a stolen vehicle.
Someone stole the 2003 black Chevrolet Silverado from Hayes Chevrolet...
‘Peeping Tom’ investigation leads to porn, child exploitation arrest
A report first filed as a peeping Tom incident grew into a broader investigation that resulted in a Cleveland man’s arrest on pornography and...
Municipal qualifying set for next week
The Habersham County Elections and Registration Office reminds city residents of next week’s qualifying for municipal offices.
Alto
In Alto, the following seats will appear on...
Rabun Gap raises over $100K at Green and Gold Gala
Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School hosted its inaugural Green & Gold Gala on Friday, August 4, raising over $100,000 for the private school.
The Gala featured a...
Weekend-long search for missing Cleveland man comes up empty
On his mother's birthday, Douglas Cordell Barnes — who goes by Cordell — didn't call. Debbie Barnes says she didn’t think much of it...
Habersham/Banks squad wins 10th Battle of the Heroes
For the first time in five years, Hall County does not hold the Battle of the Heroes trophy and bragging rights. This year, that...