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One person dead following crash on GA 17

One person is dead and another injured following a two-vehicle collision on GA 17 near Apache Way Tuesday morning. According to Habersham County E-911 dispatchers,...

Motorhome and car collide on GA-17; no one seriously injured

A two-vehicle crash on GA-17 in Habersham County Monday afternoon left one person injured and another in police custody. The Habersham County Sheriff's Office...

One of 3 stolen tow trucks from Baldwin recovered

Police have recovered one of three stolen tow trucks taken from a local business over the weekend. The Baldwin Police Department says all three...

A tragic accident leaves three children without a dad

A bicyclist lost his life on Wednesday, November 6, when he was hit behind by a northbound vehicle on Clarks Bridge Road in Gainesville,...

These two Habersham County school employees were honored by the school system Monday

Two Habersham County School System employees were recognized for their commitment to students at a regular meeting Monday, Nov. 11. Cornelia Elementary special education teacher...

Habersham County School System approves expansion, renovations

Habersham County's Board of Education moved to approve funding for future expansion of Hazel Grove Elementary (Mt. Airy) and renovations at Woodville Elementary (Clarkesville)...

North Habersham Middle School students pay heartfelt tribute to local veterans

North Habersham Middle School (NHMS) students paid tribute to local veterans on Monday morning during a heartfelt Veterans Day program attended by more than...

Veterans celebrated during cermony at Freedom Park

A large crowd gathered at Freedom Park in Cleveland on Monday morning for their annual Veterans Day salute. The event was led by Kevin...

Banks County authorities investigate shooting death in Lula

The Banks County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting death authorities say occurred near Lula on Sunday, Nov. 10. The Banks County Sheriff’s Office responded...

Nation’s ‘largest producer of construction materials’ proposes rock quarry in Jackson County

A highly-debated rock quarry proposed on about 900 acres in Jackson County is set to go before the county's board of commissioners next week. Birmingham-based...

Hart County schools honor veterans

A series of programs at various Hart County schools on Monday, Nov. 11, honored both current and former service members as a Veterans Day...

Towns County authorities nab three in drug arrests

In two separate incidents, the Towns County Sheriff's Office arrested three individuals on drug charges Thursday, Nov. 7. The first incident came after police received...