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Northeast Georgia

Stephens County to induct nine into Athletic Hall of Fame on Aug. 29

Stephens County High School will induct nine new members into its Athletic Hall of Fame on Friday, Aug. 29, ahead of the Indians' home...

Habersham to honor Purple Heart recipients during August 7 ceremony

Habersham County and the Grant-Reeves VFW Post 7720 will host a Purple Heart Day ceremony on Thursday afternoon to honor local veterans who were...

Toccoa man arrested on child molestation charges following out-of-state report

A Toccoa man is behind bars following an investigation that began with a report from Michigan authorities alleging child molestation that occurred in Stephens...

Mother of slain Apalachee High School student address Board of Education regarding school resource...

The mother of a slain Apalachee High School student is pushing for the Barrow County Commission to approve funding for School Resource Officers. Breanna...

Cleveland City Council elections set for November

Voters in Cleveland will head to the polls this fall to decide who will represent them on the city council. A general election is...

Tallulah Falls water customers praised for conservation as repairs completed

Hickory Nut Mountain and Gorge View residents in Tallulah Falls can return to normal water use after successful conservation efforts helped avoid a service...

White County commissioners approve new fire station construction

It’s been in development for a while, but now a new fire station will soon be built on the northern end of Duncan Bridge...

Habersham County earns top financial reporting honor for 8th straight year

Habersham County has once again received national recognition for excellence in financial reporting. The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada...

Vogel State Park to unveil new visitor center with ribbon-cutting ceremony August 7

BLAIRSVILLE, Ga. — One of the oldest state parks in the nation is set to celebrate the grand opening of its brand-new visitor center....

Commerce City Council mulls relocating 200-year-old cemetery for business development

The Commerce City Council is considering the fate of a 200-year-old cemetery. A local developer is asking for permission to relocate the deceased to...

Suspicious device in Baldwin turns out to be industrial oxygen sensor

A suspicious device found outside a convenience store in Baldwin on Monday turned out to be an oxygen sensor, according to police. Baldwin Police...

Cornelia attorney arrested for forgery, identity fraud

An attorney from Cornelia is facing multiple felony charges following a months-long investigation by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. Agents arrested 46-year-old Paul Jason "Jake"...