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Cornelia’s Jessie Owensby makes list of 500 most influential state leaders

Cornelia's Community and Economic Development Director, Jessie Owensby, now ranks among the top 500 most influential leaders in Georgia. Over the years, Owensby has served...

In case you missed it…What. A. Game.

In a familiar matchup played on an unfamiliar day, and in a game that almost wouldn’t end, the No. 7-ranked Georgia football team wrapped...

Thanksgiving feasts bring warmth and unity to hundreds in Cornelia and Clarkesville

"You are my family," the woman told LeeAnn and Bill Waller. "If you hadn't hosted this Thanksgiving dinner, I would have been alone." This was...

At least 17 killed on Georgia’s roads over Thanksgiving holiday

At least 17 people died on Georgia's roads over the long Thanksgiving holiday weekend. According to the Georgia Department of Public Safety, law enforcement officers...

Stephens County Sheriff’s Office warns of scam calls

Authorities say an individual has been impersonating an employee of the Stephens County Sheriff's Office and made several phone calls "advising citizens they are...

Vehicle fire on GA 365 northbound briefly disrupts traffic

A van fire at the entrance of Anderson Village on Luthi Road in Alto disrupted traffic momentarily while fire crews battled the blaze. Fire crews...

Suspected arsonist arrested after mobile home fire

The Hall County Sheriff's Office has arrested a Gainesville man accused of setting a mobile home on fire in Hall County last week. Moises Ramirez,...

Peach State FCU Foundation opens 2025 scholarship applications

The Peach State FCU C.A.R.E.S. Foundation has launched its application process for the 2025 Scholarship Program, which will award over $277,000 in scholarships and...

Cornelia police seek help identifying burglary suspects

Cornelia police are looking for four people wanted for questioning in an early Sunday morning burglary at ABC Foods. According to a news release from...

Authorities ask for help to find missing Hall County teen

The Hall County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help to find a missing teenager. 19-year-old Samuel Borror was last seen around 11 p.m....

Demorest set to consider fire study, sponsorships for HPFG and SRWA

The Demorest City Council will meet Tuesday, December 3, to consider a fire study, as well as sponsorships for Habersham Partnership for Growth and...

Boil Water Notice issued for parts of Cleveland

The City of Cleveland has lifted the boil water notice issued to some city water customers on Thanksgiving. The notice was issued as a precaution...