Superintendent Matthew Cooper announces retirement; Patrick Franklin named successor
Habersham County School System Superintendent Matthew Cooper announced his retirement at a school board meeting Tuesday, Jan. 14.
Assistant Superintendent Patrick Franklin was named to...
Help needed to locate missing teen in Toccoa
The Toccoa Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating a missing teen.
Michael Martin was last seen leaving a residence on North...
Details still to come, but governor says limits on lawsuit awards in Georgia his...
(Georgia Recorder) — Republican Gov. Brian Kemp says he will soon unveil “a robust legislative package” calling for new limits on lawsuits in Georgia...
GBI investigating officer-involved shooting in Athens
ATHENS, Ga. — Athens-Clarke County police and Clarke County sheriff's deputies were involved in a shooting Tuesday afternoon after responding to an armed robbery...
U.S. House speaker pitches conditions on disaster aid, upending long-standing practice
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson said Tuesday that Congress will likely provide billions in disaster aid to help California recover...
First female whip sworn in to Georgia’s State Senate
In a historic moment in state history, Sen. Kim Jackson (D–Stone Mountain) was officially sworn in as the Senate Democratic Caucus Whip for the...
Daycare workers accused of dosing children with melatonin and Benadryl
Two Hall County women have been arrested after allegedly dosing children under their care with “elevated levels” of melatonin and Benadryl, according to the...
Hall County Assistant Administrator Katie Crumley steps down
After more than a decade, Hall County Assistant Administrator Katie Crumley has stepped down from her position, according to officials.
Crumley has worked in various...
Northeast Georgia area school closings and delays
These are the school closings that have been reported to Now Habersham. Check back here for updates.
CLOSED - Wednesday, June 15
Habersham County Schools
Lumpkin County...
Search ongoing for missing Homer woman, Marie Campbell
Marie Campbell, a 62-year-old woman from Homer, Georgia, has been missing since Monday, January 6, 2025. Last seen on Bennett Road in Homer, Campbell...
Gainesville to opt out of HB 581 after three public hearings
The city of Gainesville could potentially opt out of House Bill (HB) 581, which relates to the statewide adjusted base year ad valorem homestead...
Trump pick for Pentagon chief, Pete Hegseth, grilled at lengthy confirmation hearing
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — Senators jockeyed to magnify contrasting aspects of Pete Hegseth’s life at his confirmation hearing Tuesday on whether the veteran, Fox...