Hall County woman charged with arson after Saddlehorse Drive fire
HALL COUNTY, Ga. — The Hall County Fire Marshal’s Office arrested a woman on September 19 in connection with a residential fire on Saddlehorse...
Clarke County Board of Education adds another candidate for Mayor
Another candidate has entered Athens’ mayoral race, and she says she’s running to represent the under-represented.
Clarke County Board of Education member Dr. LaKeisha Gantt...
Habersham commissioners honor county employee, Vietnam veteran Hugh Rucker
The Habersham County Board of Commissioners recently recognized Hugh Rucker, a county employee and Vietnam veteran, for his service to both his community and...
Coroner identifies driver killed in Hollywood wreck
Authorities have released the name of the driver killed in a wreck on GA 15/US 441 South in northern Habersham County.
According to County...
Demorest Council approves water sampling expansion, joins opioid settlement
DEMOREST, Ga. — The Demorest City Council held a special called meeting Thursday night to approve additional sampling stations for its water supply.Â
Contractor Fletcher...
White County firefighters train in life-saving swiftwater rescues
CLEVELAND, Ga. — White County Fire Services has taken a major step toward improving public safety in Northeast Georgia. The department hosted a week-long...
Hartwell man arrested after early morning pursuit
HARTWELL, Ga. — A Hart County deputy’s early morning traffic stop turned into a pursuit through city streets on Wednesday, September 17.
Around 3:05 a.m.,...
Train catches fire in Commerce, shuts down SK Boulevard
COMMERCE, Ga. — Firefighters and police officers in Commerce were called to the scene of a train fire near the intersection of SK Boulevard...
Flowery Branch man faces 500 new charges in child sex exploitation case
HALL COUNTY, Ga. — A Flowery Branch man already in custody for child exploitation is now facing hundreds of additional charges after investigators said...
Cleveland eyes new approach to extended motel stay requests
CLEVELAND, Ga. — The City of Cleveland is moving to change how appeals are handled for people who exceed the city’s limit on motel...
Three hospitalized after crash shuts down Cornelia bypass
CORNELIA, Ga. — Three people were hospitalized Wednesday afternoon after a two-vehicle crash on the Highway 441 Bypass in Cornelia. The wreck temporarily shut...
Community members recognized by White County Family Connection
CLEVELAND, Ga. — On Tuesday night, White County Family Connection held its third annual awards dinner, where they recognized local community members and raised...