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Northeast Georgia

Hall County deputies seek Gainesville man after hit-and-run crash injures three

GAINESVILLE, Ga. — Hall County sheriff’s investigators are asking for the public’s help locating a Gainesville man wanted in connection with a hit-and-run crash...

Helen Christmas Parade set for tomorrow night

HELEN, Ga. — The City of Helen will host its annual Christmas Parade on Saturday, Dec. 13, with festivities stepping off at 6 p.m....

Meet Alto’s new interim police chief, Sean Rogers

ALTO, Ga. – The Town of Alto has appointed Sean Rogers as its new Interim Police Chief, marking the latest milestone in a rapid...

Dahlonega Christmas Parade set for Dec. 13 in downtown square

DAHLONEGA, Ga. — The annual Dahlonega Christmas Parade will return to the historic downtown square Saturday, Dec. 13, bringing holiday floats, marching groups and...

Stephens County Jail to begin operating on solar power

TOCCOA, Ga. — The Stephens County Jail will soon begin operating in part on solar energy, a move county officials say will significantly reduce...

Alto Town Council to hold emergency meeting tonight for water department discussion

ALTO, Ga. — The Alto Town Council will hold an emergency called meeting at 6 p.m. tonight for a discussion involving the town’s water...

Stephens County sheriff warns of phone scam impersonating law enforcement official

STEPHENS COUNTY, Ga. — The Stephens County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a phone scam in which callers are impersonating a sheriff’s office...

North Georgia Technical College honors longtime trustee David Tinsley

CLARKESVILLE, Ga. — North Georgia Technical College has recognized Board of Trustees member and former Foundation Board chairman David Tinsley for his years of...

Habersham BOE reviews early literacy efforts and 2026–27 calendar

The Habersham County Board of Education received an update this week on early literacy efforts, instructional support systems, and the proposed 2026–27 school calendar,...
Lavonia PD

Lavonia Police Department earns national FBI-LEEDA leadership award

LAVONIA, Ga. - The Lavonia Police Department has received the FBI-Law Enforcement Executive Development Association's Agency Trilogy Award, a national recognition honoring agencies that...

Jasper sparks debate over ‘evil’ imagery in holiday parade

JASPER, Ga. — Jasper opened its annual Night of Lights Parade with familiar scenes that residents expect each December. Families gathered along Main Street....

Senate Republicans reject Trump’s plea for gerrymandered maps

(Indiana Capital Chronicle) — The Republican-dominated Indiana Senate spurned months of demands from President Donald Trump as it voted 31-19 on Thursday to reject...