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Old Habersham County courthouse tower comes down

With the project nearly halfway complete, a milestone was reached in demolition of the former courthouse building in downtown Clarkesville on Thursday, April 24,...

Banks County student linked to social media threat against Johnson High

Authorities have identified a Banks County High School student as the person allegedly responsible for a social media threat targeting Johnson High School (JHS)...

ACC Police Department investigates knife attack on student

A high school student in Clarke County was attacked by another teen with a knife, according to WUGA News. The outlet cites a message from...

Athens brewery ranks among Top 50 U.S. craft breweries

Creature Comforts Brewing Company has been named one of the top 50 craft breweries in the United States by the Brewers Association. The Athens...

GDOT unveils plans for SR 17/SR 75 bridge replacement project

The Georgia Department of Transportation held an informational meeting on April 21 concerning the proposed replacement of the bridge over the Chattahoochee River on...

Baldwin announces called meeting Thursday, April 24

The Baldwin City Council has announced a special called meeting for Thursday, April 24, at 7:30 p.m. The meeting will take place in the...

Hall County gets New Solicitor General

Governor Brian Kemp has appointed Inez Grant as the new Hall County Solicitor General. In a news release issued Wednesday, Kemp says Grant will...

Property values projected to climb after countywide reappraisal

Overall property values could climb by an average of at least 18% as a countywide reassessment of residential, commercial, and industrial land throughout Habersham...

A pope of the people: Locals remember Pope Francis

Public mourning and tributes continue across the globe ahead of Saturday's funeral for Pope Francis. The Argentine pontiff passed away on April 21 from...

VA Secretary to speak at Piedmont University commencement

U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins will deliver the keynote address at Piedmont University's 2025 Commencement Ceremonies. The ceremonies will take place on...

Stephens County approves investment in solar panels

Stephens County took a major step toward renewable energy and long-term taxpayer savings after approval of the installation of a solar panel system adjacent...

Gainesville woman arrested after fatal hit-and-run

A Gainesville woman has been arrested in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash that left one man dead and another woman injured late Monday...