Habersham to merge EMS and Fire Services
Habersham County is combining its EMS and Fire Services into one department.
The county signed an agreement with the Habersham Medical Center Authority Board this...
Gov. Deal pushes state tax cut
Gov. Nathan Deal unveiled a state tax cut proposal Tuesday that would save individuals and businesses over $5 billion over the next five years.
The...
UPDATE: First rabies case of 2018 reported in White County
(Cleveland)- The first positive rabies case in 2018 in White County has been reported. Sean Sullivan, Environmental Health Manager said Monday that two dogs had...
NGN Connect buys HEMC Wireless
Habersham Electric Membership Corporation (HEMC) is getting out of the wireless internet business. NGN Connect recently bought back the wireless customer base and assets...
Veterans Benefits Fair Wednesday in Clayton
Area veterans who need help obtaining benefits are encouraged to attend a special benefits fair this week in Clayton.
Representatives from Congressman Doug Collins' office...
UPDATE: HNGA student taken into custody over allegedly making threats against school
The Habersham County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) is not releasing any details of its investigation into a student's alleged threats against the Habersham Ninth Grade...
Sheriff’s Office issues statement about alleged school threat
Habersham County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) offers no new information on alleged student threat against HNGA
Editor's Note: The following news release was issued late Monday...
Funeral Tuesday for former Banks County Probate Judge
Funeral services are scheduled Tuesday for former, long-time Banks County Probate Judge Milton Dalton. Dalton passed away Saturday following an extended illness.
Dalton served 24...
‘Surprise Medical Bill’ debate continues
The “Surprise Medical Bill” legislation debate continues at the Georgia State Capitol. I wrote about this issue last year and received several letters and...
School administrators respond to alleged threats
Editor's Note: School administrators issued the following statements after a student was taken into custody for making alleged threats against the Habersham Ninth Grade...
Cleveland Police investigate school shooting threat
(Cleveland)- Cleveland Police say they are investigating a possible school violence threat made by a juvenile. Lt. Donna Sims said in an email on...
Clarkesville lifts Boil Water Advisory
The Boil Water Advisory has been lifted for Clarkesville water customers in the area of Wall Bridge Road.
The advisory was issued Thursday as a...