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Stephens County Sheriff’s Office launches crime scene investigations unit

TOCCOA, Ga. — The Stephens County Sheriff’s Office has launched a new Crime Scene Investigations unit, giving the agency its own certified technicians to...

FBI: Attack at Michigan synagogue was a ‘targeted act of violence against the Jewish...

WEST BLOOMFIELD, Mich. (AP) — An attacker armed with a rifle was fatally shot after ramming his vehicle into one of the nation’s largest...

Army sergeant wants to plead guilty in Georgia base shootings that injured 5

SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — An Army sergeant accused of shooting and wounding five co-workers at a southeast Georgia base last summer is seeking to...

ROTC students at Old Dominion University subdued and killed shooter who left 1 dead,...

A former Army National Guard member who had spent eight years in prison for attempting to aid the Islamic State opened fire on a...

Habersham BOE to review facilities, bus radio upgrade at Thursday work session

CLARKESVILLE — The Habersham County Board of Education will review several operational updates Thursday during its monthly work session, including a facilities report, plans...

Baughman named assistant superintendent of teaching and learning for White County Schools

CLEVELAND, Ga. - The White County Board of Education, in a special-called meeting on Wednesday, announced the appointment of Mrs. Jill Baughman as the...

Hockey player who lost family in Rhode Island shooting scores winning goal in double...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — High school hockey player Colin Dorgan, wearing a patch on his jersey honoring his mother, brother and grandfather who were...

Five arrested in Stephens County vape, alcohol sales sting

TOCCOA, Ga. — A months-long undercover investigation into the illegal sale of vape products and alcohol to minors has resulted in the arrest of...

Long security lines start popping up at airports as TSA officers go without pay

(States Newsroom) — Passengers at a handful of airports this week waited in hours-long security lines as the government shutdown of the Department of...

Hartwell woman killed in late-night rollover crash

HARTWELL, Ga. — A 45-year-old Hartwell woman was killed Tuesday night after her vehicle rolled multiple times on Reed Creek Highway, authorities said. Candice Allison...

Tillery discusses taxes, annexation, and legislative session during Habersham visit

DEMOREST, Ga. — State Sen. and Republican candidate for Lieutenant Governor Blake Tillery returned to Habersham County Tuesday night, meeting with members of the...

Alto council tables budget resolution after confusion during meeting

ALTO, Ga. — Confusion over a proposed budget resolution led the Alto Town Council to delay action Tuesday night on a measure tied to...