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Northeast Georgia

Man arrested with multiple weapons after allegedly making threats on UNG campus

A 26-year-old man was arrested after allegedly bringing multiple weapons onto the University of North Georgia's (UNG) Dahlonega Campus and making a threatening statement...

Structure fire contained in Commerce; no injuries reported

On Wednesday evening April 16, emergency crews from Banks County Fire & Emergency Services responded to a structure fire at 567 Mt. Bethel Road...

White County Fire Services hosts regional rescue training

Firefighters from across North Georgia gathered in White County last week for an intensive rope rescue training course hosted by White County Fire Services. Officials...

Police seek public’s help after Lavonia traffic stop takes unexpected turn

A routine traffic stop in Lavonia took an unexpected turn on Tuesday, April 15, when 24-year-old Jamarus Hardman allegedly fled from law enforcement after...

Officials to hold groundbreaking for new animal shelter in Habersham

Movement on a new animal shelter in Habersham appears to be in sight. Habersham County officials will gather at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 17 for...

Cleveland to sell old water plant building

(WRWH)—The city of Cleveland is selling the old city water plant located on Highway 129 north of town. The facility sits on a little...

Toccoa man arrested after fleeing rehab center

Two individuals were taken into custody Tuesday, April 15, after the Stephens County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at a residence on Mae...

Structure fire in Athens leaves one dead

One person has died following a house fire on Winterville Road in Athens last week, according to the Athens-Clarke County Fire Department. On Tuesday,...

Drivers asked to use caution on Big A Road and Highway 123 following multi-vehicle...

The intersection of Big A Road and Highway 123 has reopened to regular traffic following a serious multi-vehicle accident Wednesday afternoon, though drivers still...

SCAM ALERT: Vendors targeted by fake event organizer on social media

Vendors in Northeast Georgia are being urged to use caution when responding to event invitations on social media after a scam involving a fake...

Georgia Power upgrading aging electrical grid in Demorest area

Georgia Power has been working around Demorest over the last several weeks replacing utility poles, most recently along Hazel Avenue. Now Habersham reached out to...

DONE DEAL: Clarkesville owns old courthouse property

After years of negotiating redevelopment plans and making offers, it’s official: the city of Clarkesville now owns the historic old courthouse property on the...