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Child airlifted to hospital after being hit by SUV

A 5-year-old girl was seriously injured when she was struck by a vehicle Tuesday afternoon in Franklin County, the Georgia State Patrol says. The incident...

Man convicted in Laken Riley’s killing asks for a new trial

The Venezuelan man convicted of killing Georgia nursing student Laken Riley and sentenced to serve life in prison without parole has requested a new...

President of nonprofit presses Cornelia on Habersham’s homeless ‘problem’

Should there be a designated space reserved for Habersham's homeless population? Blake Foster, president of nonprofit Transform Habersham, believes there should. Foster delivered a plea for...

Hart County’s Cory Dickerson named 8AA Athletic Director of the Year

Hart County Charter School System Athletic Director Cory Dickerson has received a top honor for his continued excellence and dedication to student athletes. On Wednesday,...

White County Commissioner Terry Goodger recognized for his years of service

(Cleveland)- White County, Cleveland city officials and individuals gathered Monday to say ”Thank You”  to White County Commissioner Terry Goodger for his service on...

Cornelia becomes first city to enter in county consolidation study

On Tuesday, the city of Cornelia became the first city to enter into a county-sponsored feasibility study, which aims to review municipal fire services...

Toccoa man arrested for drugs, fleeing from police

A Toccoa man was arrested on drug charges Saturday, Nov. 23, after he allegedly attempted to run from police, according to authorities. The Stephens County...

‘I’m sick of looking at it’: Clarkesville urges county to demolish old courthouse

The city of Clarkesville has submitted a strongly-worded formal letter to Habersham County’s Board of Commissioners requesting the county proceed with potential plans to...

Sims named interim county manager, old courthouse remains

Habersham County Commissioners met Tuesday evening for a special called meeting. After meeting in closed session for more than 25 minutes to discuss personnel...

Fire engulfs Hall County mobile home, displacing nine

Nine people, including five children, were burned out of their home Tuesday night in Hall County. Firefighters battled the residential blaze at 3200 Truelove Road...

Cleveland city administrator proposed compensation increase For council positions

(Cleveland)- The compensation for the mayor and city council members was addressed during Monday night’s Cleveland City Council meeting. City Administrator Kevin Harris told the...

Driver arrested after hit-and-run accident and burglary at self-storage facility

A series of events unfolded early Monday morning leading to the arrest of the driver, Christopher Hodge, 47, of Dallas, Georgia after a hit-and-run...