Seven arrested in Hall County sting “Operation Lights Out”
A two-day undercover sting in Hall County ended with the arrests of seven people accused of crimes ranging from online child exploitation to prostitution...
Habersham commission narrowly adopts millage rate
Habersham County commissioners voted 3–2 Monday to adopt the 2025 county millage rate. The new combined rate—including the general fund, hospital bond, and emergency...
Cleveland Council posthumously names Judy Lovell as Official City Historian
The Cleveland City Council, on Monday night, approved a proclamation that recognizes the late Judy Davidson Lovell, posthumously, as the Official Historian of the...
Athens-Clarke County pursues westside Beech Haven Park
Plans to create a new public park will move forward on Athens’ West side.
Beech Haven Park has remained untouched for over 100 years, but...
Athens mayor and commission to discuss clawing back $5 million from nonprofits
The Athens-Clarke County Mayor and Commission are set to discuss on Tuesday whether to take back nearly $5 million in COVID-era grants that have...
FWS Bakery readies Clarkesville location for sourdough, world of treats
In a matter of weeks, Clarkesville tummies and noses will be tempted by the popular European-style bakery—Flour, Water, Salt, also called FWS. The bakery...
Qualifying underway for Cleveland City Council seats
Qualifying begins today, Monday, August 16, for two seats on the Cleveland City Council. The city will be conducting a general election on Tuesday,...
Two injured in head-on crash in White County
Two people were injured in a head-on collision Thursday morning in White County, according to the Georgia State Patrol.
Captain Crystal Zion with the Department...
Hall County teen found safe after disappearing from football game
A 15-year-old Hall County boy is back home with his family after reportedly running away from a football game Friday night.
Officials said Alwyn Lomas,...
Vehicle fire at Walmart prompts emergency response
Near 10 p.m. Saturday, August 16, a parked vehicle at the Cornelia Walmart erupted in smoke, prompting a swift response from customers, staff, and...
New details on search for men feared missing on the Chattahoochee
Local emergency officials have released new details about the Saturday search for two men who were believed to be missing on the Chattahoochee River.
As...
State Election Board focus of upcoming House study committee hearing in Clarkesville
The Georgia House Blue Ribbon Study Committee on Election Procedures will hold a public meeting in Clarkesville later this month to examine the role...