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Northeast Georgia

BRAG rolls out of Clarkesville

They were here for less than 24 hours, but that was long enough to enjoy the hospitality and small-town southern charm of Clarkesville and...

Habersham County E-911 launches Logan’s List

In 2021, a severely autistic West Georgia teen inspired lawmakers to pass legislation aimed at protecting some of the state's most vulnerable residents. The...

Logan’s Law offers an extra layer of protection for those with special needs

With the launch of Logan's List in Habersham County, individuals with special needs and their loved ones have a powerful new tool to assist...

Airman on leave pinned down by homeowner, arrested for burglary

An Air Force airman got in trouble with the law while home on leave in Georgia. According to police, a homeowner caught 26-year-old Timothy Whitfield...

Sneak peek at long-awaited Hwy. 441 retaining wall

Work continues on the removal and rebuilding of the damaged retainer wall along Highway 441 in Demorest. State transportation department contractor Vertical Earth spent this...

BRAG pedals (and skates) into Clarkesville

Northeast Georgia put out the welcome mat this weekend for the Bicycle Ride Across Georgia (BRAG). More than 1,000 cyclists kicked off the week-long...

Traffic shift starts this week on Appalachian Parkway

If you drive on White County's Hulsey Road/Appalachian Parkway, you may want to use an alternate route Tuesday. Georgia Department of Transportation crews will close...

Thousands of cyclists to pass through Northeast Georgia this weekend

The welcome mat is out across Northeast Georgia for one of the state's biggest cycling events of the year. This year's Bicycle Ride Across Georgia...

Man wanted for firing gun during argument turns himself into police

A Hall County man who was on the run from Cornelia police is now in custody. Florencio Villagomez turned himself into the Habersham County Detention...

Driver says fire truck ‘whipped right in front of me’ before crash

A pickup burst into flames after crashing into a Habersham County fire truck Friday morning. The fire was quickly brought under control, and no...

Petco awards local shelter $30,000 grant for innovative pet ID program

Habersham County Animal Care and Control has come up with an innovative approach to address the county's stray population. And now, they have the...

Fire near Gillsville under investigation

The Hall County Fire Marshal's Office is investigating an early morning blaze that destroyed several outbuildings at a residence near Gillsville. Around 3 a.m. on...