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Winder announces departure of city administrator

The City of Winder announced Wednesday that current City Administrator, Mandi Cody, will be resigning from her position effective Jan. 12. Cody said she is...

Skeletal remains found in Towns County

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is conducting a death investigation in Northeast Georgia's Towns County. The Towns County Sheriff's Office called in the GBI to...

No injuries reported in Sunday morning fire

CLEVELAND, Ga. - Fire investigators are still trying to determine the cause of a New Year's Eve house fire in White County. The fire was...

Cornelia runaway found safe

Cornelia police say a 15-year-old girl who ran away from home late Monday night has been found safe. Toccoa police found Ariel Michelle Grant at...

Gainesville High baseball player killed in batting cage accident remembered by coaches, family, and...

A remembrance service held at Gainesville High School Friday night honored the life of Jeremy Medina. Medina passed away on December 11. Medina, a pitcher...

White County first responders to conduct school safety training exercise Jan. 3

CLEVELAND, Ga. — White County Public Safety and the White County Board of Education have announced they will be conducting a full-scale training exercise...

Hall County Sheriff’s Office asks for help identifying suspect in heavy equipment theft

The Hall County Sheriff’s Office needs your help finding a man who allegedly stole heavy equipment from a facility on Lanier Islands Parkway. A post...

3 remain jailed following meth trafficking busts in Habersham, White

Three suspects remain behind bars following their recent arrests in Habersham and White counties on drug trafficking charges. Ronald Bafile and Cody Fendley of Cleveland,...

Construction and demolition waste? Here’s where to go and what to expect

Construction and demolition waste is something most residents do not have to worry about.  But for the “do-it-yourself” property owner, it is a must...

Impact of Habersham’s decision to end C&D waste intake

The question on everyone's mind is what will be the impact on businesses and residents with the decision made by the Habersham County Commission....

Toccoa man accused of stabbing father to death, injuring mother

A Toccoa man is in jail, accused of stabbing his father to death and seriously injuring his mother. The deadly assault happened early Thursday...

911 Calls: How to talk to dispatchers

The White County Public Safety has released a new educational video to help residents learn how to best communicate with dispatchers when calling 911. The...