Stephens County man sentenced to life without parole for ex-girlfriend’s stabbing death
TOCCOA, Ga. — A Stephens County man will spend the rest of his life in prison for the stabbing death of Angela Baker of...
Habersham County launches ‘Share the Harvest’ food drive
CLARKESVILLE — With delays in federal SNAP benefits affecting thousands of northeast Georgia residents, the Habersham County Board of Commissioners has launched a countywide...
Volunteers for Literacy, UCB launch children’s book drive for National Family Literacy Month
CLARKESVILLE, Ga. — Volunteers for Literacy of Habersham County (VFL) is teaming up with United Community Bank to put more books into the hands...
Democrats see chance to compete in northeast Georgia House district
(Georgia Recorder) — A Democratic challenger focused on health care and housing and a local Republican business owner have officially qualified to compete in...
Northeast Georgia woman now charged with murder in death of 4-year-old found in car...
OAKWOOD, Ga. — A welfare check that led police to the body of a 4-year-old child in the trunk of a car has now...
ACC firefighters’ union supports pay plan revisions
ATHENS, Ga. — The union representing firefighters in Athens-Clarke County say it’s in support of recommendations for a new pay plan.
At a work session...
Fatal fentanyl overdose leads to manslaughter charge in Oakwood investigation
OAKWOOD, Ga. — A three-month-long investigation into a fatal drug overdose in Oakwood has resulted in the arrest of a Doraville man on a...
Wilbanks Middle School honors veterans with heartfelt student tributes
DEMOREST — Wilbanks Middle School students, staff and guests gathered Wednesday morning to honor the nation’s veterans with a program of gratitude and reflection.
The...
Habersham SO secures dual grants for enhanced highway safety
CLARKESVILLE, Ga. — The Habersham County Sheriff’s Office has been awarded two significant grants from the Governor's Office of Highway Safety (GOHS). The funding,...
Oconee County Schools adopts policy to limit phones in schools
Oconee County Schools adopted a policy to limit phones at a meeting of the Board of Education this week.
The Board unanimously passed a rule...
Toccoa Police arrest wanted fugitive during traffic stop
TOCCOA, Ga. - A wanted fugitive out of Cobb County was arrested in Toccoa on November 11 after officers stopped a car driving without...
Alto tables 2026 budget vote
ALTO — The Alto Town Council held a public hearing and work session Tuesday evening, approving an updated Local Emergency Operations Plan while tabling...