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Baldwin to review library funding request, shares upcoming May events

The Baldwin City Council will address a funding request from the Habersham County Library System during its council meeting on Monday, along with announcements...

HabCo Comm. recognizes paramedic Jessica Chambers for lifesaving advocacy

Habersham County Commissioners recognized paramedic Jessica Chambers for her outstanding patient care and advocacy during its commission meeting on Monday, April 21. Chambers’ responded...

No foul play suspected in UGA student death

Athens-Clarke County police say no foul play is suspected in the death of a UGA student who died Monday. Police say the woman's roommate...

Never forgotten: A look back at the deadly tornado outbreak of April 27, 2011

The recent severe weather outbreaks brought back some memories of this historic event. I remember sitting in class at the University of North Georgia...

Fire destroys Hall County house

A house in the 2200 block of Athens Highway was destroyed by a fire that broke out early Sunday morning, according to Hall County...

Black bear killed in Habersham collision

The death of a black bear euthanized after being hit by a car Friday in Stephens County is one of two bear deaths this...

West Jackson Middle School student arrested for terroristic threats

Jackson County School Resource Officers arrested a male student from West Jackson Middle School on Friday, April 25, following an investigation into alleged incidents...

13 ounces of methamphetamine seized in Hart County bust

A recent drug bust in Hart County on Friday led to the arrest of a Royston man and the seizure of a significant quantity...

Clarkesville Street in Cornelia closed after mudslide

Clarkesville Street between Stoval Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Drive is closed to all traffic after a small mudslide, the Cornelia Police Department...

Fuller selected as White County Teacher of the Year

CLEVELAND, Ga. (WRWH) — Tesnatee Gap Elementary School art teacher Leann Fuller is the White County School System Teacher of the Year for the...

Experts urge caution as bear sightings increase across North Georgia

ELLIJAY, Ga. – With warmer weather arriving, the Appalachia Georgia Friends of the Bears (AGFOB) group reminds the public that black bears are emerging...

Habersham school staff members awarded for dedication

Two employees of the Habersham County School System were recognized by Habersham's Board of Education Monday, April 21, after receiving awards from Peach State...