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Northeast Georgia largely spared as storms push arctic front through region

CLARKESVILLE, Ga. — Northeast Georgia appears to have avoided the worst of a powerful storm system that swept across the state Monday morning, bringing...

Habersham commissioners to hold public hearing on new development code Monday

CLARKESVILLE, Ga. — Habersham County commissioners will take a key step Monday night in a months-long effort to overhaul the county’s development rules when...

Hatchett: Week Nine Under the Gold Dome

With Crossover Day behind us, the Senate is now turning its attention to House legislation and one of our most important responsibilities: crafting a...

Arrest reports

Here are the latest arrest reports from Northeast Georgia area sheriff's offices. DISCLAIMER: The arrest records available through this website are public information. However, any...

White County crews stop barn fire from spreading to nearby home

CLEVELAND, Ga. — A barn and a nearby vehicle were destroyed in a Saturday afternoon fire off Fuller Drive, but firefighters prevented the flames...

Baldwin council to revisit emergency plan, fire aid agreement after delay

BALDWIN, Ga. — The Baldwin City Council will take up several delayed items Tuesday night that were postponed earlier this month after council members...

In bid for voter data, Trump’s DOJ lays groundwork to undermine confidence in midterms

(States Newsroom) — The U.S. Department of Justice has begun connecting its push to obtain sensitive personal data on millions of voters to whether...

Severe weather threat prompts school closings and delays across Georgia

Severe storms expected to move across Georgia early Monday are prompting school delays and closures in multiple districts. Union County Schools announced all schools will...

Bipartisan bill calls for putting funds toward homelessness prevention in Georgia

(Georgia Recorder) - Lawmakers have been looking at ways to respond to rising homelessness in Georgia, with $50 million added to this year’s budget...

Second victim dies after Athens triple shooting

ATHENS, Ga. — A second victim has died following a triple shooting early Saturday in Athens, authorities confirmed. According to the Athens-Clarke County Police Department,...

Body discovered in Elbert County home after fire

ELBERT COUNTY, Ga. — Authorities are investigating after a person was found dead following an early morning house fire Sunday in Elbert County. Firefighters were...

Boil Water Advisory issued after water main break in Baldwin

BALDWIN, Ga. — The City of Baldwin has issued a boil water advisory after a water main break in the 4800 block of Old...