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NGTC practical nursing students receive pins

North Georgia Technical College’s Practical Nursing students from the Currahee campus recently received their pins in a private graduation ceremony at the college. Pinning...

I-985 maintenance to slow traffic this week

Drivers who travel I-985 North on the south end of Hall County should expect possible delays this week. The Georgia Department of Transportation is...

Passenger dies from injuries in head-on collision on Hwy. 17

A passenger involved in a head-on collision Saturday on Highway 17 near Clarkesville has died. Christopher Coffman, 22, passed away soon after medics transported...
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Motorcyclist killed in weekend wreck in Gillsville

An investigation is underway following a deadly weekend crash between an SUV and a motorcycle on Highway 52 in Gillsville. Hall County Sheriff’s Office traffic...

T.J. Maxx opens in Cornelia

There was more than church music drifting through the air early Sunday in Cornelia. A disc jockey pumped up the crowd at Habersham Village...

Historical Society partners with HoPE to celebrate diversity, promote inclusion

They're planning a special celebration for Hispanic Heritage Month to coincide with this year's Big Red Apple Festival. The celebration will take place on September...

Tickets still available for Dancing with the Stars for Hope

Dancing with the Stars for Hope, the big local fundraiser for Circle of Hope will soon hit the stage at Habersham Central High. The...

Firefighters extinguish weekend barn fire near Clarkesville

A fire burned a barn east of Clarkesville over the weekend. According to Habersham County Emergency Services Capt. Matt Ruark, the fire at 115 Antioch...

GSP: State trooper runs red light, crashes into Toccoa work truck

A Toccoa man was sent to the hospital after a Georgia State Patrol car ran into the city-owned truck he was driving Pictures sent to...

Qualifying ends for local council seats; no challengers in Alto, 3-way race in Clarkesville

Qualifying is over for the November 8 special elections in Alto, Clarkesville, and Demorest. The qualifying period ended at noon on August 5 with...

Habersham United Way campaign kickoff to feature music, events Aug. 6 in Cornelia

The Habersham County United Way will host a day of fun and music in downtown Cornelia on Saturday, August 6, to kick off its...

Offenders from Lee Arrendale Transitional Center graduate from NGTC welding program

On July 29, a ceremony was held at North Georgia Technical College for 11 residents from Lee Arrendale Transitional Center who completed welding certification...