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Legislative Update: Rep. Dan Gasaway (R-Homer)

Rep. Dan Gasaway (R-Homer) represents the 28th GA House District. His district includes Stephens and Banks Counties and the southern end of Habersham.   The 153rd...

Suspected drug trafficker arrested

A Gainesville man suspected of trafficking drugs in Habersham, Hall, White and Lumpkin Counties is behind bars. 62-year old Franklin Edwards was arrested following...

Crumley’s future with Demorest uncertain

A called Demorest City Council meeting Tuesday did little to ease tensions in the town as speculation continues to swirl over who is responsible...

Harper and Anderson to lead county commission

The Habersham County Board of Commissioners is under new leadership. District 2 Commissioner Andrea Harper was elected Commission Chair during the board's meeting Tuesday...

Tensions run high in Demorest

Tensions were high at the beginning of the called session of the City Council in Demorest Tuesday night. In an audience packed with supporters...

Called meeting tonight in Demorest

Demorest City Council will hold a special called meeting tonight. Mayor Rick Austin says the purpose of the meeting is to discuss personnel and...

Four arrested for drugs in Clarkesville

Four suspects are in jail following a routine traffic stop that turned into a drug bust in Clarkesville. Clarkesville Police Chief Brad Barrett says...

Gainesville murder suspect stayed in Habersham shelter

The suspect charged with murdering a man at the Sun Suites Hotel in Gainesville, Georgia, earlier this month spent two nights in a shelter...

Piedmont to host state collegiate debate tournament

Pictured are members of the Piedmont College Debate Team, front from left, Hannah Thomas, Thomas Looney, Augusta Gailey, and Rusty Crumley; back: Dr. Janice...

HCHS senior critically injured in wreck

A Habersham Central High School senior remains in the hospital after being critically injured in an automobile accident. 18-year old Taylor Brown was transported to...

Clarkesville fire clean-up underway

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IVfZNRAxECM Video of the fire that swept through downtown Clarkesville on March 5, 2014. This video was captured by Clarkesville resident Mark Watson.    Today marks the...

HB 1 dies; fight for Ava continues

It was a disappointment. A letdown. At first, it felt like a betrayal. On the eve of the current legislative session Georgia Governor Nathan...