GBI: Towns County deputy shot in December arrested for false statements
A Towns County Sheriff's Office deputy who claimed to have been shot by a suspect in December has been arrested for false report of...
Winter Weather Advisory and Winter Storm Warning expanded
Light snow is falling across parts of Northeast Georgia this evening and will continue for the next couple of hours before tapering off.
A Winter...
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 - Tuesday, January 21
North Georgia Technical College -...
Habersham County Schools closed Jan. 22 due to ‘slippery’ road conditions
Habersham County school students' return to the classroom following an extended snow week and a federal holiday was short-lived. School officials say they'll be...
Wood heater sparks house fire near Homer
Banks County fire officials say a wood heater may be to blame for a fire that moderately damaged a home east of Homer.
Around 1:45...
Company bidding for old courthouse demo previously investigated by EPA
A Marietta-based company that could soon receive a bid for the demolition of the old Habersham County courthouse was previously investigated by the EPA...
Railroad work to cause traffic delays in Habersham, Banks
Traffic delays in Habersham and Banks counties could be possible in the days ahead.
A contractor with Norfolk Southern railroad company plans to continue work...
HabCo Comm. cancels Tuesday work session, commission meeting
The Habersham County Commission has cancelled its work session and regular commission meeting for Tuesday afternoon.
According Public Information Officer Ashlyn Brady, both meetings were...
Georgia Power prepares for another winter storm
As another winter storm settles in over Georgia bringing sub-freezing temperatures, Georgia Power reminds customers to prepare for potential power outages and to stay...
Georgia DOT continues preparations for winter storm
As a winter storm descends upon Georgia, the Georgia Department of Transportation continues to work to keep roads clear and safe. Since Sunday morning,...
Toccoa Police Department is holding fundraiser for the Farmer family
The Toccoa Police Department is hosting a fundraiser to support one of their own, Missy Farmer, the City of Toccoa’s Court Clerk, and her...
Rep. Anderson named Chairman of House Governmental Affairs Committee
The Georgia House of Representatives’ Committee on Assignments named State
Representative Victor Anderson (R-Cornelia) as the Chairman of the House Governmental
Affairs Committee.
“It’s an honor to...