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Northeast Georgia

Child airlifted to hospital after fall during Helen Christmas parade

HELEN, Ga. — A young child who fell during Helen's Christmas parade Saturday has been released from the hospital. The infant suffered what police...

Silent vigil planned in Clarkesville as Georgia execution date nears

CLARKESVILLE, Ga. — As Georgia moves closer to carrying out its first execution of the year, Clarkesville residents are organizing a silent vigil on...

Habersham commissioners to hear transfer station proposal, fireworks ordinance, E911 update Monday

CLARKESVILLE, Ga. — The Habersham County Board of Commissioners will consider a proposed conditional use permit for a construction and demolition transfer station, a...

Habersham school board to vote on 2026-27 calendar, board attorney Monday

HABERSHAM COUNTY, Ga. — The Habersham County Board of Education will vote Monday night on several items discussed during last week’s work session, including...

Intermittent closures expected on GA 365 near Demorest, Mt. Airy

HABERSHAM COUNTY, Ga. — Motorists traveling on GA 365 should expect intermittent lane closures in both directions over the next several hours. According to...

Boil Water Advisory issued for some Demorest water customers

The Demorest Water Department has issued a boil water advisory for some customers on the south end of Habersham County following a water main...

Helen Christmas Parade draws crowds, surprises visitors with festive welcome

HELEN, Ga. — Holiday cheer filled the streets of downtown Helen Saturday night as families and visitors packed Main Street for the town’s annual...

Holiday cheer fills Dahlonega as Christmas parade returns

DAHLONEGA, Ga. — A large crowd packed the downtown square Saturday as the annual Dahlonega Christmas Parade stepped off at noon, bringing holiday cheer,...

Wreaths Across America ceremony honors veterans at Demorest City Cemetery

DEMOREST, Ga. — Community members, local officials, veterans and youth organizations gathered Saturday morning at Demorest City Cemetery to honor fallen service members during...

Alto water employees ask council for communication after supervisor’s resignation

ALTO, Ga. — Employees from the Alto Public Works and Water Department addressed the Town Council during an emergency meeting Friday, Dec. 12, asking...

Local authors to gather for holiday open house in Cornelia

CORNELIA, Ga. — Readers will have a chance to meet local authors and shop for personalized holiday gifts Saturday during an Author Open House...

Wreaths Across America ceremonies set for Saturday at two Habersham County cemeteries

HABERSHAM COUNTY, Ga. — Local veterans and community volunteers will gather Saturday, Dec. 13, for Wreaths Across America ceremonies at two cemeteries in Habersham...