Work release escapee arrested in Buford
A Hall County inmate who walked away from a work release detail on Dec. 22, 2022, is back in custody.
On Friday afternoon, January 20,...
Investigators working Thursday night East Hall armed robbery
The Hall County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a convenience store armed robbery that happened in the East Hall County area Thursday night, January 19.
Deputies...
City of Demorest launches search for new city manager
Demorest is looking for a new city manager. The job listing was recently posted. The position became vacant when former city manager Kim Simonds...
Habersham County Board of Elections selects 2023 leadership
The Habersham County Board of Elections has selected its leadership for 2023.
Paul Cordella will return as chairman of the board, while Robert Parker was...
Recent drug bust tied to ongoing gang investigation; 4 others arrested
Recent searches in Hart County that led to the seizure of approximately $100,000 in marijuana and cash and a $100,000 car were the direct...
Murrayville man arrested for sharing child pornography via social media account
Following an investigation into a cybertip, Hall County Sheriff’s Office investigators have arrested a Murrayville man and charged him with possession and distribution of...
Hall County School District conducts school safety audits
The Hall County School District conducted safety audits at six of its schools Thursday with the assistance of the Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA)....
Lee Arrendale State Prison to close under proposal from Dept. of Corrections
The Georgia Department of Corrections is recommending that Lee Arrendale State Prison in Alto be closed. Newly-appointed Georgia Department of Corrections Commissioner Tyrone Oliver delivered...
Moore Named Habersham County Public Information Officer
Habersham County has named Rob Moore as its new public information officer. The long-time local reporter and newspaper editor took over the job left...
Developer withdraws plans for 293-unit subdivision in Mt. Airy
To the cheers of a delighted crowd, the attorney for a Gainesville developer withdrew her client's plans to build a 293-unit housing development in...
Fire damages Cleveland home
The State Fire Marshal's Office is investigating a fire that broke out inside a house in Cleveland Wednesday night.
Cleveland and White County firefighters responded...
Five arrested in New Year’s Eve armed robbery
Criminal investigators with the Hall County Sheriff’s Office have rounded up five suspects believed to be responsible for an armed robbery at a New...