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Cleveland honors ‘Granny Ruth’ on her 101st birthday

During their meeting Monday night, the Cleveland City Council recognized a momentous occasion in the life of one local resident. The council approved and presented...

Free car seat check-up Friday in Clarkesville

Habersham County parents and caregivers can have their child’s car seat checked this week to make sure it's properly fitted and installed. The Habersham County...

Vehicle destroyed in garage fire

A fire broke out inside a garage at a wrecker service, destroying a vehicle inside, Hall County fire officials say. At approximately 2 p.m. on...

Big Holly Cabin historical marker unveiled

In a quiet garden in the center of Clarkesville, there's a piece of local history that's been around longer than the town. The 200-year-old...

Driver who fled alleged drug drop at Lee Arrendale State Prison arrested

The search has ended for the suspected getaway driver in an alleged drug drop at Lee Arrendale State Prison. The Floyd County Sheriff's Office...

Rabun County investigators ask for help identifying forgery suspects

The Rabun County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public's assistance to identify two men suspected of forgery. The men were involved in the alleged crimes...

Driver injured when pickup ‘jumps’ fallen tree

State troopers charged a 19-year-old from Gainesville with DUI and other traffic violations following an early-morning wreck in Alto. Eduardo Vazquez was driving a Chevrolet...

Riverfest returns to Clarkesville on June 24

The Soque River Watershed Association and Habersham County Animal Shelter are bringing back the popular community Riverfest. The event will take place at Pitts Park...

Habersham County residents invited to public safety town hall meeting

Habersham County Commissioner Bruce Palmer invites all county residents to attend a Town Hall meeting on public safety at 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 28,...

Alto man jailed for alleged child molestation

An Alto man charged with felony aggravated child molestation remains in jail after a judge denied him bond. 53-year-old Bobby Lee Thomas is accused of...

Commerce man charged with felony aggravated child molestation, gun found in car

Deputies arrested a Commerce man and charged him with felony aggravated child molestation, the Banks County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) says. 60-year-old Samuel McDuffie was charged...

Cleveland police thank public for help identifying shoplifting suspects

The Cleveland Police Department took to social media to thank the public for their help in identifying suspects in several recent shoplifting cases. The...