North Georgia Network name change reflects broadening reach
North Georgia Network is changing its name. The cooperative-owned telecommunications company will now simply be known as “NGN.” Company officials issued a press release Monday saying...
Habersham County schools closed Monday due to icy road conditions
Level Grove Road was still iced over in front of Level Grove Elementary School Sunday afternoon. School superintendent Matthew Cooper calls it "an accident...
Rep. Rogers looks ahead to 2017 legislative session
Rep. Terry Rogers (R - Clarkesville) represents Georgia House District 10 which includes Habersham and White Counties.
It's hard to believe, but the 2017 Legislative...
Hikers urged to stay off Appalachian Trail
The US Forest Service is advising snow enthusiasts and hikers to stay off the Appalachian Trail for the time being.
A statement issued by the USFS on social media...
Cold weather shelter closed; assistance still available
The Cold Weather Shelter at First Baptist Church of Cornelia is now closed but the church continues to offer assistance to those in need of...
Georgia DOT weather travel updates
Video news releases from the Gainesville Office of the Georgia Department of Transportion
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Georgia DOT prepares for Winter Storm Helena
Winter Storm Helena is on her way and the Georgia Department of Transportation is getting ready. Maintenance crews will begin pre-treating roadways Friday at...
Habersham public schools to release students early on Friday
Students will be released two hours earlier than normal due to approaching winter storm
Habersham County public school students will have a short day tomorrow....
Deal declares state of emergency ahead of winter storm
(ATLANTA) - Gov. Nathan Deal will declare a state of emergency for 78 counties at noon on Friday, January 6, ahead of a significant...
Cornelia K-Mart closing
Cornelia store among 150 Sears-owned properties being closed nationwide
Attention K-Mart shoppers, your shopping days are numbered...at least in Habersham County. The retail chain's parent company,...
Shead appointed as Demorest’s new city manager
After being passed over for the job 19 months ago, Kristi Shead will soon be settling into her new job as Demorest City Manager. The...
Hospital security guard alerted authorities to inmate’s escape
Security cameras captured inmate leaving through emergency room stairwell
An observant security guard at Habersham Medical Center is being credited with alerting authorities to an inmate's...