Second-grader brings loaded handgun to Hall elementary school
GAINESVILLE, Ga. — An 8-year-old student brought a handgun to Myers Elementary School on Thursday morning, prompting an investigation by the Hall County Sheriff’s...
Tallulah Falls girls basketball team donates books to NICU
TALLULAH FALLS, Ga. — The middle school girls basketball team at Tallulah Falls School spent part of its winter season doing more than scoring...
Parvo outbreak forces Habersham County Animal Shelter to pause intakes
CLARKESVILLE, Ga. — The Habersham County Animal Shelter has temporarily paused non-emergency intakes after 11 surrendered puppies tested positive for parvovirus, officials said.
Habersham County...
Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School names Bob Ahrens next head of school
RABUN GAP, Ga. — Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School has appointed Robert “Bob” Ahrens as its 12th head of school, effective July 1, 2026.
The school’s Board...
Prosecutors introduce law enforcement interview with Colin Gray from day after high school shooting
Prosecutors in the trial of the Colin Gray, the father of the suspected Apalachee High School shooter, introduced a recorded interview Wednesday in court...
Deputies seize 10 pounds of suspected meth during Lavonia traffic stop
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ga. — A routine traffic stop Tuesday night led to the seizure of approximately 10 pounds of suspected methamphetamine and the arrest...
Under the Gold Dome: Protecting Ratepayers, Public Safety, and Our Communities
Last Thursday marked Legislative Day 22, putting us just over halfway through the 2026 legislative session. While that sounds like we’re nearing the finish...
Piedmont museum to host ‘Stalking the Big Cat of Georgia’ screening
DEMOREST, Ga. — The Mason-Scharfenstein Museum of Art at Piedmont University will host the Habersham County debut of the documentary “Stalking the Big Cat...
Fire consultant outlines path for more city consolidations after Demorest deal
DEMOREST, Ga. — A fire service consultant told Habersham County commissioners the county’s recent takeover of fire protection in Demorest could serve as a...
County leaders reshape zoning to protect rural character
DEMOREST, Ga. — After months of work on a new unified development code, Habersham County commissioners spent much of their annual planning retreat Tuesday...
Commissioners approve construction and demolition Transfer/Recycling Center
CLEVELAND, Ga. - A Special Use Permit for property in the White County Industrial Park has been granted by the White County Board of...
Suspected DUI driver charged with vehicular homicide after bicyclist dies
ATHENS, Ga. — A 37-year-old Athens man has died following a crash Saturday night on Olympic Drive, and the driver of the vehicle involved...