Banks County Sheriff’s Office enhances crime scene evidence collection
The Banks County Sheriff's Office Forensic Unit held a training exercise on June 27. This session focused on materials using Ultraviolet (UV) and Infrared...
Teen runaway found safe in Toccoa
Missing Habersham County runaway Natalie True has been found safe. Authorities located the 14-year-old in neighboring Stephens County.
"She had run away to another teen’s...
Sheriff: No substantial new leads in case of missing Gainesville girl
There are no substantial new leads in the investigation of Maria Gomez-Perez, the 12-year-old missing girl from Gainesville. Maria was last seen at her...
Banks County Commission Chair: County water supplies running low
The Banks County Water Department continues to struggle with water issues. For the past four to five days, areas of the county have experienced...
Board of Assessors to begin property re-appraisals in July
In a news release by the Habersham County Board of Assessors, beginning in July, a comprehensive county-wide re-appraisal will be conducted for the 2024-2025...
Rabun Gap students return in August to newly completed Hodgson Hall
The Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School is in the final phase of the restoration and renovation of historic Hodgson Hall.
On Friday, June 14, the iconic cupola...
Habersham County budget meeting dispute reveals spending concerns
A squabble over attendance at the Habersham County budget meetings in March broke out Monday night during a contentious debate over the spending plan.
Commissioner...
Cornelia splash pad to reopen soon
During the hottest week of the summer so far, Cornelia’s splash pad has not been operational. However, there is good news for young and...
Warrants issued for Cornelia burglary suspect
Cornelia police investigators have zeroed in on a suspect wanted in a series of downtown business burglaries. Helped by enhanced images from Sugartopia Bakery,...
Cornelia announces street closings for tonight’s Summer Nights Festival
The City of Cornelia reminds motorists it will be blocking off some downtown city streets Thursday for the Summer Nights Festival.
The city will close...
HABCO Commission approves spending resolution, avoids possible shutdown
In a short but important meeting Wednesday afternoon, the Habersham County Commission approved a spending resolution to carry the county operations into next year....
Criminal street gang charges added in Gainesville murder investigation
The Gainesville Police Department and Georgia Bureau of Investigation Gang Task Force brought charges of criminal street gang activities in the murder investigation of...