Baldwin to hold final public hearings and vote on 2025 millage rate Thursday
BALDWIN — The Baldwin City Council will wrap up its series of five public hearings Thursday as it prepares to set the city’s 2025...
Cleveland lifts Boil Water Advisory issued after water main break
CLEVELAND, Ga. — Cleveland has lifted the boil water advisory it issued over the weekend for some city water customers on the southwest side...
Dawsonville man killed in motorcycle crash on GA 15 near Lakemont
RABUN COUNTY, Ga. — A Dawsonville man was killed Sunday morning when his motorcycle collided with an SUV on GA 15/US 441 North near...
Athens apartment fire destroys several units, no injuries reported
ATHENS, Ga. — Firefighters quickly brought a multi-family apartment fire under control Friday afternoon in Athens.
Crews were dispatched to the Serene at Northside complex...
Fugitive on the run for 3 years captured in Eastanollee
EASTANOLLEE, Ga. — A South Carolina man who had been evading law enforcement for three years was captured Thursday in Stephens County after deputies...
Half-million dollar federal grant to help outfit White County firefighters
WHITE COUNTY, Ga. — The White County Board of Commissioners recently approved a Federal Emergency Management Agency grant to replace aging firefighting equipment. The...
Two arrested after overnight vehicle break-ins in Hart County
HART COUNTY, Ga. — Two suspects are behind bars following a string of overnight vehicle break-ins in Hartwell.
Deputies were called to a home on...
Alto Council to review maintenance policy, meter upgrades Oct. 14
ALTO — The Alto Town Council will meet Tuesday to consider updates to its right-of-way maintenance policy and review plans for a master meter...
Democratic candidates rally support at 7th annual Blue BBQ in Clayton
CLAYTON, Ga. — More than 200 people gathered Saturday for the annual 9th Congressional District “Blue BBQ,” a Democratic rally featuring several state and...
Towns County deputy commended for quick arrest of kidnapping suspect
TOWNS COUNTY, Ga. — A Towns County deputy is being recognized for helping end a multi-county manhunt that began with a kidnapping in Rabun...
Cleveland Police awarded $13K safety grant to boost traffic enforcement
CLEVELAND, Ga. — The Cleveland Police Department has received a $13,065.60 grant from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS). The money comes from...
Toccoa Falls College earns Tourism Award; Austin honored for lifetime achievement
TOCCOA FALLS, Ga. — Toccoa Falls College was recognized for its impact on local tourism during the 2025 Stephens County Chamber of Commerce Awards,...