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Community invited to honor K-9 Champ at public memorial service

TOCCOA, Ga. — The Stephens County Sheriff’s Office will hold a public memorial service honoring K-9 Champ and his handler, Sgt. Kiser, on Wednesday,...

Cornelia awards sign grant to downtown business

The Cornelia Downtown Development Authority has awarded a $475 sign grant to More For Less General Merchandise to support its new signage downtown. The reimbursable...

Fire damages Casa Bariachi in Cornelia; no injuries reported

CORNELIA, Ga. – Officials are working to determine what caused a fire at Casa Bariachi Mexican Grill on Friday morning. The popular Cornelia restaurant...

Pioneer RESA to assist in search for new school superintendent

CLEVELAND, Ga. - The White County Board of Education has voted to partner with Pioneer RESA to facilitate the search for a new Superintendent...

White County Parks and Recreation named Agency of the Year

CLEVELAND, Ga. — White County Parks and Recreation has been named Agency of the Year by the Georgia Recreation and Parks Association (GRPA). The...

Possibility of more student housing in North Downtown Athens raises concerns with public

The Athens-Clarke County Mayor and Commission held their agenda-setting session on Tuesday. One of the main areas of concern was the development of more...

Demorest holds second budget hearing

DEMOREST — The Demorest City Council held its final public hearing Tuesday night on the city’s proposed 2026 budget and millage rate, but no...

Gainesville man charged with 80 counts of child exploitation

HALL COUNTY — A Gainesville man already facing charges in a previous child exploitation case has been arrested again—this time on 80 new felony...

Hart County firefighters contain evening house fire

HART COUNTY, Ga. — Hart County firefighters quickly contained a house fire Thursday evening, preventing it from spreading to nearby structures. According to officials, the...

Habersham E-911 Children’s Fun Fest Oct. 23 in Clarkesville

The countdown is over! Tonight from 5 to 8 p.m., families will gather at the Habersham County Fairgrounds for one of Northeast Georgia’s most...

Alto council delays vote on millage until budget is set

ALTO — After three required public hearings on a proposed property-tax increase, the Alto Town Council still has not adopted a new millage rate...

Habersham Chamber names interim coordinator following senior staff resignations

CLARKESVILLE, Ga. — Less than two weeks after the sudden resignations of three senior staff members, the Habersham County Chamber of Commerce has appointed...