Cornelia ‘City of Civility’ resolution explained
The Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) has designated Cornelia as a City of Civility. Cornelia received the designation after adopting a civility resolution at its February...
Demorest designated ‘City of Ethics’
The city of Demorest has been certified as a City of Ethics by the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA). A designation that has been bestowed...
Hayes Corner Convenience Store clerk robbed at knife-point
The Habersham County Sheriff's Office is investigating an armed robbery at a local convenience store.
At approximately 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8, a male armed...
Man injured in tree-cutting accident Monday has died
The victim of Monday afternoon’s tree-cutting incident north of Hollywood has died.
Habersham County Coroner Kasey McEntire says 74-year-old Leonard Highsmith of Rabun County died...
Cornelia police officers receive national lifesaving award
Two Cornelia police officers have received national recognition for saving a woman's life.
On December 28, 2022, at approximately 6:00 p.m., officers Joey Newkirk and...
State fire investigator called to Habersham County blaze
An investigator from the State Fire Marshal’s Office will assist in determining the cause of the fire that destroyed an unoccupied Habersham County home...
White County commissioners approve installing security cameras at transfer station
The White County Board of Commissioners has approved expanding the fiber optics network service to the Transfer Station Building and adding security cameras at the...
Piedmont University settles lawsuit against Demorest
Piedmont University has settled its lawsuit against the city of Demorest. In exchange for the liberal arts college dismissing the suit, Demorest has agreed...
Baldwin Mayor Joe Elam resigns
There's been an abrupt leadership change in Baldwin. During Tuesday night's city council work session, Baldwin Mayor Joe Elam unexpectedly resigned.
Elam's announcement came near...
Habersham’s newest engine responds to first fire call
Two days after officially being entered into service, Habersham County's newest fire truck responded to its first fire call.
At 4:17 p.m. on February 8,...
Clarkesville imposes temporary moratorium on new apartment construction
There won't be any new apartments built in the city of Clarkesville, at least for the next six months. The Clarkesville City Council voted...
Oliver sworn in as third Mountain Judicial Circuit Superior Court judge
The Mountain Judicial Circuit's newest judge is on the bench. Habersham County attorney William "Bill" Oliver was recently sworn in as the Mountain Judicial...