Mt. Airy council set to vote on 2026 budget
The Town of Mt. Airy council will hold a called meeting Tuesday, January 13, with votes expected on the town’s 2026 operating budget and...
Several new lawmakers will join the Georgia Legislature for the 2026 session
There will be some fresh faces under the Gold Dome when lawmakers reconvene Monday, Jan. 12, for the 2026 legislative session.
That’s thanks to a...
One injured in multi-vehicle wreck on GA 365
HABERSHAM COUNTY, Ga. — One person was injured in a multi-vehicle crash in south Habersham County on Saturday, according to the Georgia State Patrol.
The...
Death toll in crackdown on protests in Iran spikes to at least 538 ,...
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A crackdown on nationwide protests in Iran has killed at least 538 people and even more are feared...
Habersham school board to elect officers, consider technology business Monday
The Habersham County Board of Education will meet Monday evening to elect its officers for 2026 and take up routine business following a work...
Ukrainian drone attack in Russia kills 1 following Moscow’s intense bombardment
A Ukrainian drone attack killed one person and wounded three others in the Russian city of Voronezh, local officials said Sunday. Meanwhile, thousands of...
Reference to Trump’s impeachments removed from display at Smithsonian
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's photo portrait display at the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery has had references to his two impeachments removed, the...
Worried about surveillance, states enact privacy laws and restrict license plate readers
(Stateline) — As part of its deportation efforts, the Trump administration has ordered states to hand over personal data from voter rolls, driver’s license...
Iran warns against US strikes as activists say protest death toll reaches 203
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran’s parliament speaker warned Sunday that the U.S. military and Israel would be “legitimate targets” if the U.S....
3 arrested on drug charges during Hwy. 123 traffic stop
TOCCOA, Ga. — A recent traffic stop led to the arrest of three Toccoa residents on drug charges.
According to the Stephens County Sheriff's Office,...
6 people killed in Mississippi rampage, including 7-year-old girl
WEST POINT, Miss. (AP) — A 24-year-old Mississippi man killed six people — his father, brother, uncle, 7-year-old cousin, a church pastor and the...
Storms move out, but flash flooding still a concern
While the severe weather threat may be over for North Georgia, road conditions remain a concern. The possibility of flash flooding still exists due...