Hall County SRO who died of COVID buried today
A longtime Northeast Georgia law enforcement officer was laid to rest today. Chris Bachelor, 42, of Maysville, passed away last week at Northeast Georgia Medical...
Habersham school superintendent: ‘We will not panic or overreact’ to current COVID surge
As COVID-19 numbers increase statewide and the Georgia Department of Public Health calls on residents to reduce the strain put on emergency services, parents...
Cleveland man charged with aggravated assault and home invasion
CLEVELAND - A Cleveland man has been charged with aggravated assault and home invasion.
On August 22 the White County Sheriff’s Office responded to 113...
5 Habersham jail inmates treated at hospital after consuming suspected drugs
There's been another incident involving drugs that sickened female inmates in the Habersham County jail.
According to Habersham County Sheriff's spokesperson Lt. Matt Wurtz, five...
White County school superintendent delivers COVID update
CLEVELAND - White County School System officials continue to monitor the COVID situation. Superintendent Dr. Laurie Burkett told board of education members Thursday night that...
No leads in Cornelia restaurant arson
It's been nearly two months since someone set fire to a bathroom at Longhorn Steakhouse in Cornelia and investigators say they still don't know...
Investigators charge man with hit-and-run in crash that injured infant
Hall County investigators say a Gainesville driver who allegedly caused a crash that injured a baby tried to cover his tracks by claiming his...
White County commissioners approve grant applications for broadband expansions
CLEVELAND - The White County Commissioners have approved two grant applications that could significantly improve the broadband service in the county.
During their meeting Tuesday...
Fatal Hartwell Speedway accident blamed on ‘mechanical failure’
State investigators have determined a mechanical failure was to blame for a wreck that killed a man at Hartwell Speedway last month.
Paul Ballenger Jr.,...
White County to build two mass care facilities with federal COVID aid
CLEVELAND -Â White County is expected to receive almost $6 million dollars in American Rescue Plan Act funding from the federal government and Tuesday the...
TFS Pit Vipers finish 10th at recent competition
The Tallulah Falls School Pit Vipers traveled to Kennesaw Aug. 20-21 to compete in the Pigs & Peaches BBQ Festival, finishing 10th overall.
The Pit...
Clarkesville man charged with DUI after police chase
A Clarkesville man faces DUI and other charges after leading law enforcement on a police chase this afternoon, the Georgia State Patrol says.
The chase...