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Habersham County opens storm debris drop off sites

To help speed up cleanup efforts in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Irma, Habersham County is opening three drop off sites for storm debris. The...

BOE talks emergency days at Monday’s meeting

Habersham County School Superintendent Matthew Cooper and the Board of Education (BOE) began the conversation on how to make up for the recent missed...

Assistance continues for storm victims in White County

Shoal Creek Baptist Church Mission Team serving food at White County Middle School . (Photo/Stacy Dyer) (Cleveland)- White County will continue to distribute drinking water...

Hot grill, ashes may have caused fire that destroyed Cornelia residence

Man safely escapes burning house with his two dogs State investigators say a hot grill and ashes may be to blame for a fire that...

State Route 400 northbound widening project opens to traffic

(CUMMING, Ga.) - On Monday, September 18, 2017 the final section on State Route 400 northbound (SR 400) widening project will open to traffic. Opening...

5 arrested in major North Georgia meth trafficking ring

Traffic stop leads agents to doorstep of suspects and multi-million dollar meth lab  More than $3 million in crystal methamphetamine was seized and a multi-million...

Chainsaw teams available to assist storm victims

The Georgia Baptist Disaster Relief Team is offering emergency tree removal assistance to people in Habersham and Banks Counties who were impacted by Tropical...

Stoney’s collects donations, offers help to local storm victims

Recovery efforts continue in the wake of Tropical Storm Irma. With so many people in our area affected, many are searching for ways to...

Former State Ag Commissioner Tommy Irvin’s funeral set for Sunday

Irvin holds the record as longest serving statewide public official in Georgia's history. He passed away Friday at the age of 88. Funeral services are...

Feeding and shower facility to open this weekend in White County

Storm Damage Highway 75 South and Post Road. An example of the tangled mess power crews have to deal with in restoring power. (wrwh.com) (Cleveland)- ...

Demorest Boil Water Advisory lifted

The Boil Water Advisory initiated by the City of Demorest Water Department on September 13, 2017 has been lifted upon approval of test results...

Cornelia church and soup kitchen serving hot meals and showers

The First Baptist Church of Cornelia and Lord's Help Soup Kitchen are offering respite to storm-weary residents. FBC Cornelia closed its storm shelter Friday night...