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Power restored in most areas as strong winds cause outages in North Georgia

Power has been restored across Northeast Georgia after strong winds toppled trees and downed power lines Wednesday. A majority of customers who'd been without power...

Work on Johnny Mize Bridge set to wrap up in spring 2026

After a delay in the relocation of utilities, the Johnny Mize Bridge in Demorest is scheduled for completion in the spring of 2026 amid...

Cornelia Soup Kitchen to open its doors Christmas Day

The Cornelia (Lord's Help) Soup Kitchen will open its doors to serve those in need on Christmas Day. Doors will open from 11:30 a.m. to...

Truett McConnell University achieves historic milestone as business program launches

(Cleveland) Truett McConnell University (TMU) in Cleveland has announced its elevation from a Level III Institution to a Level V Institution with the launch...

SWAT team raid leads to arrests of Clayton men

Law enforcement agencies with Habersham and Rabun counties' SWAT teams raided the home of a Clayton man on Monday, Dec. 9. Authorities say a search...

Hall County expands Early College Program with new North Campus

The Hall County School District is expanding its Early College Program with the establishment of a new North Campus, thanks to a generous $1...

White County deputies seize large amounts of drugs, firearm

Earlier this month, a Dec. 6 traffic stop in White County led to a raid, the arrests of three individuals and the seizure of...

Nearly 10,000 students see early admission at UGA

The University of Georgia continues to attract students from across the U.S. The university says a record 30,490 students applied for early action consideration this...

Arrest reports

Here are the latest arrest reports from Northeast Georgia area sheriff's offices. DISCLAIMER: The arrest records available through this website are public information. However, any...

Brookdale Road in Stephens reopens to traffic

Brookdale Road in Stephens County is back open to traffic after being closed for several hours on Tuesday due to a fallen tree. According to...

Clarkesville considers license plate readers to combat crime

To combat crime, the city of Clarkesville is looking at the potential purchase of four Flock cameras – technology that captures license plate numbers...

House burns in Mt. Airy

The State Fire Marshal's Office has been called to investigate a house fire that broke out Tuesday evening in Mount Airy. The fire on Railroad...