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Sweet Breads set in Demorest

While the final closing documents have to be signed, Sweet Breads, LLC and the City of Demorest's Downtown Development Authority have agreed in principle...

Alleged heroin dealer busted with baby at home

Packets of heroin officers allegedly found during a drug bust in Towns County. Two people are in jail following a heroin bust in Towns County. Special...

Construction work ahead for downtown Cornelia

Merchants in downtown Cornelia have more road work to look forward to in the coming months. Cornelia City Council members are moving forward with a...
White County Deputies arrest Shannon Hamilton

Grieving father praises arresting officers

You've heard the story by now - a White County father turned his grief into action on Sunday only to wind up in jail... Shannon...
White County Sheriff's Deputies take Shannon Hamilton into custody on Gene Nix Road

Man arrested doing road work at bridge where teens died

White County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Shannon Hamilton Sunday afternoon on the bridge where his daughter died one month ago. Hamilton says he was attempting to...

Baldwin wants to add “Support Our Troops” street signs

Baldwin City leaders may have found a lasting and inexpensive way to show the towns’ support for members of the US military. On Monday,...
Family Photo of Lamon Kinsey

Funeral set for former NGTC VP killed in tractor accident

Funeral services are scheduled Sunday for a White County man who was killed in a tractor accident. 82-year old Lamon Kinsey died Thursday, April...
The City of Baldwin considers raising water/sewer tap fees

Baldwin City Council looks to raise Water/Sewer tap fees

The Baldwin City Council is looking to raise the price of hooking up to their water system. Leaders say the increase in fees is needed due to...

White County man killed by tractor

82-year-old Lamon Kinsey died on Thursday after he was thrown from his tractor on his property on Highway 254 just over the Habersham County...

Habersham Chamber: Gas on the menu at Legislative Breakfast

The Habersham Chamber of Commerce hosted their annual Post-Legislative Breakfast on Thursday at The Torch Worship Center in Demorest. Habersham’s legislative delegation - Rep....

Demorest keeps moving

Soon City Hall in Demorest will move across the street to the former Community Bank building. Mayor Rick Austin joked, "we need to call...
Clarkesville Opportunity Zone

Clarkesville Opportunity Zone established

An attempt to spur downtown development in Clarkesville got a small boost this week. The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) designated 6 properties...