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GBI warns of synthetic opioid danger

It first came on the scene back in April. Since then, at least two deaths in Georgia have been attributed to the synthetic opioid...

Over $4,000 raised to reduce pet overpopulation in Habersham

More than $4,000 has been raised to support a low cost spay/neuter program in Habersham County. The money was raised during Thursday's statewide online...

Convicted felon jailed on drug and weapons charges

A convicted felon from White County is in jail on multiple drug and firearms charges. 29-year old Jeread David Grizzle was arrested Tuesday after law enforcement executed...

Scammers targeting Habersham EMC members

Habersham EMC is warning customers about a phone scam. The local cooperative has been notified that some members have received telephone calls stating their power...

Mandatory water restrictions imposed on counties hit hard by drought

Governor Nathan Deal today imposed mandatory outdoor watering restrictions on more than 50 Georgia counties in the face of the state's worsening drought.  The Level...

Audiology Services now offered at Habersham Medical Center

DEMOREST, Ga. – Habersham Medical Center is once again offering audiology services. Provided by Dr. Susan Parr, a board certified audiologist, the new audiology...

Habersham Countians pitch in to help firefighters

Members of the Royal Ambassadors (RAs) at Clarkesville Baptist Church make bandanas for the firefighters battling wildfires in Rabun County. (photo/Mandy Wade) What started out...

Clarkesville Boil Water Advisory lifted

A BOIL WATER ADVISORY has been lifted for  Clarkesville water customers on Washington Street, Rocky Branch Road and streets connecting to them. The advisory was issued...

Congressman Collins elected Vice Chair of Republican Conference

(WASHINGTON)—Tuesday the House Republican Conference elected north Georgia Congressman Doug Collins to serve as its Vice Chair in the up coming session of Congress....

‘Shop with a Hero’ fundraising challenge on in Banks County

Banks County Sheriff Carlton Speed shows School Resource Officer Josh White the "uniform" he'll be wearing if the community meets the challenge to raise...

Clarkesville gets ready to light up the holidays

Clarkesville Public Works employee Michael Yearwood strings lights on the city's Christmas tree. A record number of lights will shine in Clarkesville during the...

Fireworks banned in Georgia’s drought-stricken counties

Fireworks are now banned in more than 100 Georgia counties affected by the drought. Gov. Nathan Deal issued the executive order on Monday, citing numerous...