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Northeast Georgia

Orphaned cub on its way to a new home

That hungry, orphaned black bear cub that invited himself to Easter dinner in Habersham County is on his way to a new home in...

Public hearing on hospital draws small crowd

Administrative staff for Habersham Medical Center and Northeast Georgia Health Systems were on hand to answer the public's questions and concerns pertaining to the...

Cleveland man accused of sexually exploiting children

Authorities arrested a Cleveland man this week and charged him with alleged child abuse. Michael James Loudermilk was taken into custody on Wednesday, April 12. The...

Resident escapes from burning home

A residential fire caused extensive damage but no injuries when it broke out Friday afternoon in Gainesville. Around 1 p.m. on April 14, Hall County...

12th annual VFL Duck Race ready to swim!

Volunteers for Literacy of Habersham County is gearing up for its 12th rubber duck race on the Soque. There's still time to join the...

Hungry cub captures hearts

It wasn't the Easter bunny but rather a bear cub that recently turned up at a Northeast Georgia home. Video of the cub eating on...

Class acts: Jones and McEntire recognized for their dedication to students

Just before Habersham County schools broke for spring break, the school district handed out two of its most prestigious awards. The district named high...

Volunteers graduate from CERT Basic Training

Eight local volunteers spent ten weeks training to help their neighbors in need. Now they have the certificates to prove it. Wednesday evening, Damen Blackgrave, Brandy...

White County manager fired

For the third time in less than two years, White County finds itself without a county manager. The White County Board of Commissioners this week...

Investigators arrest Oakwood man on child pornography-related charges

Hall County Sheriff’s Office investigators charged an Oakwood man with child pornography-related offenses on Tuesday morning, April 11, following the execution of a search...

Controlled burn on Bramlett Ridge west of Clayton

The Chattooga River Ranger District is conducting another controlled burn today in Rabun County. The prescribed fire on the 2,221-acre Bramlett Ridge is approximately...

Firefighters respond to early morning blaze in Hall County

Fire destroyed a vacant house in Hall County before dawn Wednesday morning. Around 5 a.m. Hall County Fire Rescue arrived at a residential fire on...