Naked intruder arrested, charged with child molestation and burglary
BALDWIN — The Baldwin Police Department has arrested a 19-year-old man following an incident in the Chandler Heights subdivision on November 15, 2025. The...
Wildfire in extreme northern Georgia now fully contained
MURRAY COUNTY, Ga. — A wildfire that burned 61 acres in Murray County on Monday is now 100% contained, according to the U.S. Forest...
Voices for Freedom Hill fundraiser nears $50,000 goal to support women in recovery
EASTONALLEE, Ga. — Freedom Hill Women’s Recovery Center drew a full house Saturday night as eight local singers took the stage for the organization’s...
GSP: Two separate crashes caused Monday morning shutdown on GA 365 near Alto
A chain of two early-morning crashes shut down the southbound lanes of GA 365 near Mt. Zion Road on Monday, according to preliminary findings...
Intoxicated man arrested after gunshots reported near Garrison and Mud Creek Roads
HABERSHAM COUNTY – An intoxicated man was arrested Thursday evening after authorities received reports of a suspicious person walking in the area of Garrison...
GA 365 South at Mt. Zion Road reopens after wreck
Both southbound lanes of GA 365 at Mt. Zion Road are back open to traffic following a wreck.
The road closed shortly before 5 a.m....
Habersham commissioners to highlight Food Bank partnership, ‘Share the Harvest’ drive Monday
CLARKESVILLE — The Habersham County Commission will spotlight its growing partnership with the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia on Monday as county leaders prepare...
Authorities release name of man found dead at Toccoa Motel; investigation continues
TOCCOA, Ga. — Police have publicly identified the man found dead Thursday morning inside a room at the Toccoa Motel as 50-year-old Dennis Paul...
Franklin County man sentenced to 40 years for rape
HOMER, Ga. — A Franklin County man convicted of rape late last month has been sentenced to 40 years in prison. 31-year old Dennis...
Former Gov. Nathan Deal named Hall County’s 2025–26 RESA Pioneer in Education
GAINESVILLE, Ga. — Former Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal has been selected as the Hall County School District’s 2025–26 RESA Pioneer in Education, an award...
Habersham County Jail overcrowding highlights urgent need for new facility
HABERSHAM COUNTY, GA – Recent data released by the Habersham County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) underscores the persistent issue of jail overcrowding within the county...
Habersham school board honors heroes, student leaders
CLARKESVILLE — The Habersham County Board of Education recognized students, staff and teachers for outstanding achievements Monday night while approving all agenda items unanimously...