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Bitter cold coming next week

An active weather pattern will result in bitter cold temperatures invading the southeastern US early next week. First up, we have a pair of cold...

Senator arrested at State Capitol; he’s also caused alleged issues here in Habersham

Sen. Colton Moore, a Republican who represents portions of Northwest Georgia, was arrested outside the State Capitol in Atlanta before Gov. Brian Kemp's State...

Habersham Schools operating on regular schedule Jan. 17; another virtual learning day for Rabun,...

Habersham County Schools will operate on a regular schedule on Friday, Jan. 17, according to Superintendent Matthew Cooper. Rabun County Schools will have another Virtual...

Cornelia to use federal funds for pedestrian bridge over downtown railroad

The steep set of stairs just a few feet south of the Big Red Apple could become a pedestrian bridge. The city of Cornelia plans...

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 - Friday, Jan. 17 Rabun County Schools (Virtual...

Cleveland Council sets 2025 election date and qualifying fees

Although the Cleveland Municipal Election isn’t until November, the Cleveland City Council has set the 2025 qualifying fees and officially set the election date. During...

UNG welcomes 50 freshman cadets into the Corps

Just recently, from January 7-11, over 50 freshman cadets at the University of North Georgia finished their introduction to the Corps of Cadets for...

Habersham County Schools will operate on 2-hour delay Jan. 16

After an unexpected four-day winter break due to Winter Storm Cora, Habersham County students are heading back to class on Thursday. Wednesday afternoon, county school...

Police work accident at Highway 365 and Old Rock Quarry Circle

Highway 365 at Old Rock Quarry Circle is now clear, according to the Stephens County Sheriff's Office. Deputies worked a wreck on the scene earlier...

One person hospitalized after wreck in Cornelia

One person was hospitalized after a two-vehicle collision in Cornelia Monday night, according to Habersham County Sheriff's Office. First responders from multiple agencies arrived on...

Banks County FD responds to fire at Homer residence

Banks County Fire and Emergency Services extinguished a structure fire on the back porch of a single-family residence in the 494 block of Caudell...

State Rep. Victor Anderson named chair of House Governmental Affairs Committee

Just yesterday, Georgia State Rep. Victor Anderson (R-Cornelia) was named chairman of the House Governmental Affairs Committee – one of the busiest committees in...