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Historic Athens does not endorse current proposal for UGA President’s House project

Historic Athens is not endorsing the current plan for the UGA President’s House Adaptive Reuse Project. In a statement Thursday, the group said the...

Truett McConnell University trustees meet with investigator as school president’s fate rests in their...

Trustees of Truett McConnell University in Cleveland are expected to announce on Friday a decision about how the university will move forward after an...

7 injured in Hall County crash

A three-vehicle crash in northern Hall County Tuesday morning injured seven people, including a teenager from Cleveland and four children. The accident occurred around 7:30...

Habersham commission proclaims Sept. 26 as Goodwill of North Georgia Day

CLARKESVILLE, Ga. — The Habersham County Board of Commissioners has proclaimed Sept. 26 as Goodwill of North Georgia Day in honor of the nonprofit’s...

Drive-thru flu clinics continue across North Georgia

District 2 Public Health is keeping it simple to get your flu shot this fall. Drive-thru flu clinics continue across North Georgia, giving you...

Cornelia weighs housing future with new study

CORNELIA, Ga. — In a packed meeting hall, Jessie Owensby, the city’s community development manager and a leader of Cornelia’s Georgia Initiative for Community...

Habitat for Humanity seeking home site donations

CLEVEAND, Ga. — Habitat for Humanity of Northeast Georgia (Habitat NE GA) is continuing its mission to provide affordable housing for families who cannot...

Website provides construction updates on new White County Fire Station 9

CLEVELAND, Ga. — White County Public Safety has launched a new webpage to keep residents informed about the construction of Fire Station 9 in...

UPDATE: Habersham County Parks & Rec Director Lannon resigns, then reconsiders

CLARKESVILLE, Ga. — Interim Habersham County Parks & Recreation Director Terry Lannon submitted his resignation last week, but now he’s asking to take it...

Cornelia housing symposium invites public to shape city’s future

CORNELIA, Ga. — City leaders are inviting the public to take part in a community-wide discussion about Cornelia’s housing future during a special symposium...

Habersham County Emergency Services named Region 2 EMS Service of the Year

CLARKESVILLE, Ga. — Habersham County Emergency Services (HCES) has earned Region 2 EMS Service of the Year. The award highlights the department’s rapid growth,...

Higgins named Region 2 Paramedic of the Year

CLARKESVILLE, Ga. — Habersham County Paramedic Elisha Higgins has been named Region 2 Paramedic of the Year, a top honor recognizing outstanding dedication, skill,...