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Northeast Georgia

Driver attempted to ram two state patrol vehicles during chase, troopers say

The Georgia State Patrol has identified the two people arrested in connection with a high-speed chase that ran through Stephens and Habersham counties on...

VFW Memorial Day ceremony pays tribute to fallen heroes and their families

The Cornelia VFW held its annual Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony at VFW Memorial Park in Demorest Monday morning. Approximately 80 veterans, family, and friends...

Honoring the sacrifice: White County marks Memorial Day with ceremonies in Cleveland and Helen

White County residents took time to honor service members who have sacrificed their lives for our freedom during Memorial Day ceremonies in Cleveland and...

McConnell to Class of 2023: ‘We need you to be our greatest hope’

On Friday night, 490 students from Habersham Central High School and the Success Academy walked across the stage on John Larry Black Field to...

Air Force aviator receives Habersham Central’s Lifetime Achievement Award

Ahead of Friday night's graduation ceremony in Mt. Airy, Habersham Central High School presented its featured guest speaker with the school's annual Lifetime Achievement...

Memorial Day events in and around Northeast Georgia

Banks and government offices will be closed on Monday, and many people will be traveling this Memorial Day. But behind the fun and busyness...

Smoke seen for miles around as 1,000 tires burn at Road Atlanta

A barrier wall made up of tires and foam pads erupted into flames Saturday afternoon when a motorcycle crashed into them at Road Atlanta. The...

PHOTO GALLERY: Graduates celebrate in Mt. Airy

Thousands of Northeast Georgia high school graduates are stepping out into the 'real world' with their diplomas in hand. In Mt. Airy Friday night, 490...

Deputies arrest alleged cocaine trafficker, seize $183,000 worth of drugs

Another alleged cocaine trafficker has been arrested in Northeast Georgia following a traffic stop. On Wednesday, May 24, a Rabun County deputy stopped a vehicle...

It’s graduation day!

Schools across Northeast Georgia are holding their graduations tonight. In Habersham County, over 480 seniors will cross the stage to receive their diplomas during a...

Toccoa man and woman arrested for trafficking cocaine

Authorities charged a Toccoa man and woman with drug trafficking following a traffic stop in Commerce. On May 18, Jackson County deputies stopped a vehicle...

Cherokee Bluff PE teacher and coach accused of child molestation

The Cherokee Bluff High School girls' varsity soccer coach has been arrested and charged with child molestation. In addition to his coaching duties, Calvin Cook,...