Piedmont University and UGA Extension offer free tax preparation in Habersham and Banks County
DEMOREST, Ga. - Piedmont University and the University of Georgia Extension are offering free federal and state income tax preparation to residents of Habersham...
Dean of the Georgia Senate announces retirement
There is a reason Ed Harbison is called the Dean of the Georgia State Senate. He has served in that capacity for 33 years,...
Search continues in Northeast Georgia for missing fisherman
ELBERTON, Ga. — The search continues for a missing fisherman who disappeared last week in Elbert County.
David Payton has not been seen since March...
Local man dies in motorcycle crash on River Road
A local man was killed when his motorcycle crashed at the intersection of River Road and Double Churches Road Saturday night. The Muscogee County...
Pharmacy thief flees with cough syrup
Saturday, March 7, 2026, at approximately 5:30 AM CST, the Lee County Sheriff's Office responded to a glass break alarm call at U Save...
Georgia candidates jockey as sprint begins to primaries for US Senate, governor
ATLANTA (AP) — A two-month sprint to the May 19 primary elections in Georgia’s governor and U.S. Senate races has begun as the final...
Teen charged with vehicular homicide in death of North Hall High teacher and coach
GAINESVILLE, Ga. — A Gainesville teenager is facing felony charges after a late-night incident Friday that began as a prank and ended in a...
Habersham County to add metal can recycling at Cornelia, Clarkesville centers
CLARKESVILLE, Ga. — Habersham County will expand recycling options for residents next week by adding metal can collection at two of its recycling centers.
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Hall County road to close Monday for construction project
GAINESVILLE, Ga. — A portion of Fran Mar Drive will close Monday morning as construction continues on the Sardis Road Connector project in Hall...
Local attorney qualifies in race for mayor
In a last-minute surprise of qualification week local attorney Chris Breault submitted paperwork and fees to run for mayor of Columbus. Breault joins five...
Woman dies after Phenix City accident
On March 5, 2026, at approximately 1:45 PM, officers with the Phenix City Police Department Patrol Division responded to a motor vehicle accident at...
Qualifying closes for Habersham County races; commission contests set for May primary
CLARKESVILLE, Ga. — The qualifying period for several Habersham County offices closed at noon Friday, setting the field for local races that will appear...