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Keeping the dream alive

Northeast Georgians are keeping the dream alive. Dozens gathered Sunday for the 32nd MLK Peace Walk and Celebration.  The annual gathering is held in conjunction...

4 dead, hundreds hospitalized in Georgia due to flu

Death toll expected to rise as influenza spreads The flu has hit epidemic proportions in the United States. In Georgia, four people are confirmed dead...

Wilkinson: Reliable rural broadband top legislative priority

"Providing reliable broadband service to rural Georgia at a reasonable price," that's what Georgia's 50th District Senator John Wilkinson views as the top priority...

MLK Peace Walk and Celebration Sunday in Cornelia

A peace walk and celebration are planned Sunday in Cornelia in observance of Martin Luther King Day. The annual event, now in its 32nd...

Bohannon recognized for excellence in teaching

North Georgia Technical College recently announced Stacie Bohannon, Medical Assisting Instructor and Health Sciences Department Chair, as the 2018 Rick Perkins Award for Excellence...

Former Habersham coach dies

Habersham County is mourning the loss of former coach and educator, William Russell "Richard" Whitaker, Jr. "Coach Whit" as he was affectionately known, passed...

Driver sustains minor injuries in tractor trailer accident

(Cleveland)- The driver of a tractor-trailer received minor injuries  Friday afternoon when the rig he was operating ran off the road and rolled down...

Manhunt ends in arrest

A Cleveland man is behind bars following a manhunt in White County. The Georgia Department of Corrections says the suspect fled from a traffic stop...

Wilkinson: 2018 legislative session off to busy start

The 2018 legislative session kicked off this week amid a flurry of activity. With the Georgia Bulldogs playing in the College Football National Championship...

Deal: Budget prioritizes workforce development, education, transportation infrastructure

Gov. Nathan Deal today released his budget recommendations to the General Assembly for the amended current and upcoming fiscal years. “The $26 billion in...

Deal’s State of the State address: ‘Orchards of Opportunity’

"Today, I can say with great authority that the State of our State is not just strong, it is exceptional!" - Gov. Nathan Deal,...

Deal: ‘Nothin’ lame ‘bout this duck’

Governor reflects on past seven years in office. Looks ahead to final year as lawmakers prepare to return to the Gold Dome. Editor's Note: Georgia...