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Northeast Georgia

Habersham schools earn clean audit

CLARKESVILLE — Habersham County Schools earned a top financial rating for the third consecutive year and heard updates Thursday on facilities and transportation projects...

Habersham to honor longtime appraiser Joan Church Nov. 7

CLARKESVILLE — After 57 years of dedicated service, Habersham County’s longest-serving employee, Joan Church, will be honored at a community retirement party this Friday,...

Cornelia receives state arts grant for Ward 4 mural honoring community history

CORNELIA — A new mural celebrating the history and diversity of Cornelia’s Ward 4 neighborhood is set to become the city’s next public art...

Blairsville man charged in early morning assault

BLAIRSVILLE, Ga. — A Blairsville man is behind bars after authorities say he severely injured another man during an early morning assault on Wednesday. The...

Baldwin City Council to take up comprehensive plan, GEFA loan resolution Thursday

BALDWIN — After postponing its Nov. 3 meeting due to a lack of quorum, the Baldwin City Council will meet tonight for a combined...

Habersham School Board to review facilities, counseling program, and surplus property

CLARKESVILLE — The Habersham County Board of Education will meet for a work session at 4:30 p.m. today to review facility needs, transportation department...

Public safety power line training boosts storm readiness

HABERSHAM COUNTY, Ga. — Habersham County first responders teamed up Wednesday for hands-on training with Habersham EMC. The session focused on how to stay safe...

A new clinic gives voice to Northeast Georgia’s children

The diagnosis lands like a hammer: Expressive Language Delay. A mother and father glance toward their daughter in the corner, a picture book flipped upside...

Candidates react to Habersham County election results

Candidates across Habersham County spent part of Wednesday reflecting on Tuesday’s election results. They expressed a mix of gratitude, optimism, and continued commitment to...

Steady voter turnout marks off-year election in Northeast Georgia

Turnout across Northeast Georgia was steady in the lead-up to and on Election Day 2025. According to statewide data, nearly one in five registered...

Athens-Clarke County Commission spars over student housing development, sends $150k to food bank

ATHENS, Ga. — A discussion of a public-private development deal turned heated during a meeting of the Athens-Clarke County Commission on Tuesday night. The...

Habersham County election results

Habersham County voters turned out at the polls in steady numbers Tuesday to cast ballots in a statewide Public Service Commission race, countywide tax...