Public hearing scheduled Monday on Habersham County budget
The Habersham County Commission will hold a public hearing for the FY 2025 Habersham County budget on Monday, June 17. The public hearing will...
Prayer vigil held for missing 12-year-old girl
A church sanctuary was opened Wednesday evening on June 12 for a prayer vigil for Maria Gomez-Perez, the 12-year-old Gainesville girl who has been...
Athens neighborhoods could vote to pay for traffic calming under new proposal
Property owners in Athens-Clarke County could soon be able to pay out of pocket for traffic calming improvements in their neighborhoods.
Under the terms of...
Driver killed, 3 injured in Banks County crash
One person was killed and three others injured in a two-vehicle crash Tuesday in Banks County.
The crash happened around 3:05 p.m. June 12 at...
Alto teen arrested for alleged child exploitation
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has arrested a 17-year-old from Alto on charges of aggravated stalking and child exploitation.
According to the Bureau, the Cornelia...
NGMC earns awards for maternal and infant care
A state health advocacy group has recognized Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) for its efforts to improve maternal and infant care.
The Georgia Perinatal Quality...
Public hearing on White County budget set for June 13
White County residents may voice their views about the county's proposed 2024 budget at a public hearing this afternoon, Thursday, June 13.
Commissioners are considering...
Prison closure will impact Demorest and Baldwin
The mission at Lee Arrendale State Prison in Alto has not “transitioned” yet. It was announced in January 2023 by the Department of Corrections...
Habersham County BOE to discuss FY 2025 budget, millage rate June 13
The Habersham County Board of Education will meet Thursday, June 13, for its monthly work session. The board will discuss two key topics during...
Habersham County Airport runway to close June 17-18
The runway at the Habersham County Airport will temporarily close next week for additional upgrades.
Habersham County Public Information Officer Rob Moore says crews will...
Athens woman arrested in fatal shooting
A 26-year-old Athens woman has been arrested and charged with involuntary manslaughter and reckless conduct after a man was shot and killed in Athens.
Jeremy...
Reward in Maria Gomez-Perez case increases
An anonymous businessperson has donated another $10,000 for the safe return of the 12-year-old Gainesville girl, Maria Gomez-Perez. This brings the reward to $30,000.
"As...