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Northeast Georgia

Cleveland voters to decide package sales referendum

Cleveland voters will get a chance to decide whether to allow liquor stores in the city. The Cleveland City Council voted Monday night to put...

Cornelia T.J. Maxx to open August 7

T.J.Maxx, the nation’s leading off-price retailer, will open at Habersham Village shopping center in Cornelia on August 7. The store's parent company announced the...

White County traffic stop leads to meth trafficking arrest

A Sunday night traffic stop in White County led to the arrest of a Watkinsville man on drug and traffic offenses. The White County Sheriff’s...

Heat, hiking, hydration: Local emergency responders urge

If you've stepped outside lately, you don't need us to tell you it's hot. But some people do seem to need a reminder about...

NGTC Clarkesville one of 8 Georgia colleges targeted by bomb threats Monday

Bomb threats temporarily disrupted classes Monday on eight technical college campuses in Georgia. Most colleges were located in the southern part of the state,...

White County receives special cash distribution

CLEVELAND - White County government recently received a nice check in the amount of $42,431 that represents their share of a $6 million special...

Autopsy confirms identity of East Hall fire victim

Following an autopsy, authorities have released the name of a woman who died in a mobile home fire on East Hall Road earlier this...

Active school shooter drills taking place ahead of first day of school

As Georgia students prepare to return to the classroom, law enforcement and other emergency personnel are preparing plans to keep them safe. Active school...

Cornelia honors historic depot preservationist Buck Snyder

When Cornelia was looking to revamp its image six years ago, they worked with Piedmont College students to develop a logo and marketing theme....

Cleveland City Council to hold final hearing on alcohol package sales referendum tonight

Cleveland residents will get one last say tonight on whether the city council should put liquor stores to a vote. The Cleveland City Council...

Two injured in boat fire on Lake Lanier

Two people were sent to the hospital with minor injuries Sunday after the boat they were on caught fire on Lake Lanier. At 12:33...

Two injured in wreck on GA 365 in Demorest

Two Clarkesville women were injured in a wreck Friday at the intersection of GA 365 and Demorest Mt. Airy Highway. Habersham EMS transported one...