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Northeast Georgia

Motorcyclist injured in crash near Tom Arrendale interchange

A motorcyclist escaped serious injury when his bike crashed into a guardrail at the Tom Arrendale interchange near Clarkesville Thursday afternoon. State troopers were dispatched...

GSP: 18 people died on Georgia’s roads during July 4th holiday

Traffic crashes across Georgia during the July Fourth holiday travel period resulted in 18 traffic deaths.  The 102-hour holiday period began Friday, June 30,...

Baldwin adopts $3.6 million budget with CAO pay raise

The Baldwin City Council adopted its $3.6 million budget and, with it, a significant pay raise for the town's chief administrative officer. During a special...

Clarkesville lifts Boil Water Advisory

The Clarkesville Water Department has lifted its Boil Water Advisory for residents on East Water Street. The department issued the advisory as a precaution following...

Demorest moves work session, council meeting to July 6

Due to the July 4th holiday, the Demorest City Council postponed its usual first Tuesday of the month meeting until Thursday. The Council will hold...

Thousands turn out for a Glorious Fourth

North Georgians turned out in droves as cities and towns across the region showed off their American pride and patriotism on Tuesday. Fourth of July...

2 toddlers involved in nonfatal drownings in Habersham

Two nonfatal drownings in Habersham County on July Fourth are another jarring reminder of the dangers children face when playing in and around water. Just...

Help avoid tragedies around water

Emergency personnel urge parents and caregivers to exercise caution to keep children safe around water. Habersham County Emergency Services issued these safety tips to...

White County Commission sets hearings on tax increase

The White County Board of Commissioners has scheduled three public hearings on an expected property tax increase. The proposed 3.86% increase comes from higher...

Cornelia Commissioner Mark Reed earns certificate of distinction

ATLANTA – City of Cornelia Commissioner Mark Reed received the prestigious Certificate of Distinction award from the Harold F. Holtz Municipal Training Institute during...

John Solmon introduced as Cleveland’s new finance director

The City of Cleveland has a new finance director. John Solmon was welcomed to the city government during Monday’s Cleveland City Council. Cleveland City Administrator...

NGMC Habersham: Hospital transition running ‘smoothly’

Three days in, and the hospital transition in Habersham is running smoothly, administrators say. On Saturday, July 1, Habersham Medical Center officially became part of...