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Northeast Georgia

Demorest lifts Boil Water Advisory after water main break

The City of Demorest has lifted the Boil Water Advisory issued on July 31 after a water main break around Smiley Road. The advisory impacted...

100-year-old Saye building demolished

Demolition of the historic Saye building is underway, bringing a years-long legal battle between the Athens-Clarke County Government and Athens First United Methodist Church...

Athens GOP state lawmaker announces congressional bid for Northeast Georgia seat

Could Georgia send Houston to Washington? State Rep. Houston Gaines, an Athens Republican, announced a bid for Congress Thursday, aiming to replace Congressman Mike Collins,...

Firefighter overcome by heat while battling house fire

A White County firefighter was hospitalized early Thursday after suffering heat-related symptoms while battling a blaze west of Cleveland. The fire broke out around 12:47...

SORBA pursuing grants to add more biking trails at Yonah Preserve

The very popular biking and walking trails at Yonah Preserve, north of Cleveland, could see some additional areas for people to enjoy. Clark Neal with...

Services restored at sheriff’s office after lightning strike

A lightning strike early Thursday morning disrupted communications at the Habersham County Sheriff’s Office and Detention Center. The strike hit around 2 a.m., knocking out...

Gainesville, other Georgia cities dominate list of top U.S. food manufacturing locations

Food manufacturing is big business in the South Atlantic region of the U.S. and Georgia cities are among the country's best for quality of...

Bo Medlock named interim fire chief in Cleveland

The City of Cleveland has appointed Brady “Bo” Medlock as Interim Fire Chief, effective August 1. He will oversee all duties and responsibilities of...

Officers capture man wanted on child support warrant after Clarkesville manhunt

Local law enforcement captured a man wanted on an outstanding child support warrant after a foot chase and search in Clarkesville Wednesday afternoon. According to...

County employee honored for quick action that helped save a man’s life

A routine morning commute turned into a life-saving moment for Habersham County employee Mari Silva. Silva, a Permit & License Specialist, was driving to work...

Golf cart overturns injuring four teens

Four teenage girls were injured when a golf cart overturned on Scottmill Road in Hart County, according to Sheriff Chris Carroll. The crash happened around...

South Carolina escapees arrested after high-speed chase in Northeast Georgia

Two Union County, South Carolina, jail escapees were arrested Tuesday after leading Georgia State Patrol (GSP) troopers on a high-speed chase through Northeast Georgia. The...