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Northeast Georgia

Clarkesville man arrested for series of break-ins at Hall County storage facility

A suspect wanted in a series of burglaries on May 12 at Happy Pappy’s Storage in Gainesville has been arrested. Warrants were issued for Jeremy...

Dangerously cold weather on way Christmas weekend; take steps now to prepare

Local emergency officials warn of potentially life-threatening conditions as extremely cold temperatures and gusty winds make their way into our area. A Wind Chill Watch...

Baldwin residence under renovation damaged by fire

The Banks County Fire Department says an electrical fault may be to blame for a fire that broke out inside a residence that was...

County CFO says HMC needs to ‘stop the bleed’

Editor's Note: This article has been updated with additional information. It’s the season of giving, and that's exactly what the Habersham County Commission did at...

Oliver to assume bench in January

Habersham County Solicitor General William "Bill" Oliver is set to assume the bench next year. Governor Kemp appointed Oliver to the Mountain Judicial Circuit...

Murder suspect turned over to Rabun County after investigation reveals death occurred there

A Bartow County woman arrested for murder in Northwest Georgia is now jailed in Rabun County in connection to that crime. Authorities arrested April...

Wreaths Across America blends holiday spirit with patriotic pride

"We are not here to decorate graves. We are here to remember not their deaths but their lives." With those words, Susan Gwaltney ushered in...

Lookout posted for missing White County teen

The White County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing runaway teen. Sydney Strickland has been missing since Saturday, December...

More projects than money: Leaders talk state of the county at Habersham economic development...

More projects than money. That was the resounding theme of this year's state of the county address delivered Thursday by county commissioner Bruce Harkness...

Gun owner charged with reckless conduct in shooting that injured him and his friend

Authorities have charged a Habersham County man with reckless conduct in an apparent accidental shooting that injured him and a friend. John Charles Hall, 24,...

Firefighters take a turn as Santa’s elves to brighten kids’ Christmas in Cleveland

Some White County firefighters traded in their helmets for Santa hats Thursday as they delivered gifts to dozens of children. On December 15, firefighters from...

No foul play suspected in deadly Danielsville fire

State fire investigators are still trying to determine what caused a fatal fire in Danielsville over the weekend. One person was killed in the...