Clarkesville approves hotel feasibility study, reviews proposed 2026 budget
CLARKESVILLE — The Clarkesville City Council is moving forward with plans to evaluate the future of the old courthouse property downtown, approving a $15,000...
Paraglider injured in crash at Barrow County Airport
A routine afternoon at Barrow County Airport took a frightening turn Thursday when a paraglider crashed onto the grounds, leaving the pilot seriously injured.
Just...
Hall County Sheriff’s Office releases senior scam prevention video
The Hall County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) has released a new scam prevention video, made possible through financial support from the Cresswind Lake Lanier Community...
Chattahoochee Mountain Fair to honor heroes and celebrate 50 years
The Chattahoochee Mountain Fair will pause on Thursday, September 11, to both remember the events of 9/11 and celebrate its own milestone anniversary.
At 5:30...
Habersham County reports zero traffic deaths during summer HEAT campaign
For more than 100 days this summer, Habersham County deputies worked to keep local roads safe—and it paid off. The sheriff’s office reports zero...
Baldwin Fire Department promotes two new lieutenants
BALDWIN — During a special ceremony before the Baldwin City Council on Tuesday night, Interim Fire Chief Ross Jackson pinned the department’s two newest...
Baldwin Council hears pushback on millage rate hike at first public hearing
BALDWIN — The Baldwin City Council held a contentious first public hearing on a proposed millage rate increase during its regular meeting Sept. 9.
During...
GSP identifies driver killed in I-85 tractor-trailer crash
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ga. - The Georgia State Patrol has released the name of the driver killed in a tractor-trailer crash on I-85 in Franklin...
ACC Planning Commission recommends denial for greenbelt rezone
The Athens-Clarke County Planning Commission unanimously recommended the denial of a rezoning proposal that would turn agricultural property into an industrial area north of...
Third rabies case confirmed in Habersham this year
Habersham County Animal Care and Control (HCACC) has confirmed the county’s third positive rabies case of the year.
The case stems from a September 5...
Tallulah Falls council to consider budget amendment, millage rate, and infrastructure projects
TALLULAH FALLS — The Tallulah Falls Town Council will meet Thursday to consider a range of financial and infrastructure issues, including a 2025 budget...
Former Demorest councilmember Flo Wikle remembered for faith and service
DEMOREST — Former Demorest City Councilmember Florence “Flo” Wikle, remembered for her love of people and her heart for service, will be laid to...