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...
Man wanted in Batesville arrested in Habersham
A man sought in connection with an alleged domestic incident last weekend was taken into custody Tuesday, April 22, in the Batesville area, according...
Skateboarder critically injured in collision on way to work
A 21-year-old Gainesville man remains in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle while riding his skateboard on McEver Road Wednesday morning, the...
New company comes to Habersham’s Airport Business Park
An Arkansas-based company is expanding its operations into phase II of Habersham County's Airport Business Park.
Clear View Enterprises, a poultry supply distribution company headquartered...
Threats made to Chestatee High School believed to be case of swatting
Authorities believe a threatening phone call made to Chestatee High School on Monday, April 21, was likely a case of swatting, according to an...
Habersham residents rally against proposed Derelict Vehicle Ordinance
A large crowd filled the Habersham County Commission meeting Monday to oppose a proposed Derelict Vehicle Ordinance. Though the ordinance was not officially on...
GBI investigating death of Athens-Clarke County Jail inmate
The GBI is investigating after an inmate at the Athens-Clarke County Jail died Monday morning, April 22, following an apparent medical emergency.
According to a...
Investigators nab man accused of traveling to Hall County for sex with minor
Hall County Sheriff’s Office and Georgia Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force investigators arrested an Atlanta man Monday morning on numerous criminal counts...
In Cornelia, a committee tries to fix what the market forgot
Before the public arrived, a volunteer carefully arranged the papers—each stack laid out like a welcome mat on tables arranged for group discussion. At...
Habersham BOE names new principal at Hazel Grove Elementary
A new principal has been selected to succeed current Hazel Grove Elementary School Principal Tim Goss, Ph.D., who will retire at the end of...