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Northeast Georgia

HabCo Planning Commission denies cabin development in North Habersham

The Habersham County Planning Commission met Tuesday, May 6, to hear public input and discuss several key development proposals, including a conditional use request...

9th District to bring resources to homeless in first-ever White County event

Ninth District Opportunity, a regional advocate of people in need, is set to bring its Street Exit program to White County in an inaugural...

Cornelia purchases radios amid completion of 911 tower

With Habersham County's new 911 tower nearing completion, the city of Cornelia approved the purchase of more than 70 handheld and vehicle radios for...

Father, son face additional charges in child molestation investigation

Two men arrested earlier this year in a child molestation investigation now face charges involving two additional victims, the Hall County Sheriff's Office says. Reymundo...

FLOST sales tax discussed at White County Commission meeting

White County, Cleveland, and Helen officials are considering putting a 1 percent sales tax on the November ballot. If approved, revenue from the Floating...

Cornelia Music Festival set for May 17

Cornelia is set to hold its annual Music Festival on Saturday, May 17, at the site of the city’s new park and amphitheater venue,...

Arrest reports

Here are the latest arrest reports from Northeast Georgia area sheriff's offices. DISCLAIMER: The arrest records available through this website are public information. However, any...

Library cites higher demand for services in budget request

Nonprofits and agencies affiliated with local government presented their budget requests to Athens-Clarke County’s mayor and commission last week. Five different agencies presented details on...

Third town hall on housing in Cornelia set for May 7

A third and final town hall over housing in Cornelia is set to take place from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Wednesday, May 7, at...

Baldwin sets budget timeline for FY 2026

The Baldwin City Council has set its timeline for the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2026 budget. During the city council’s work session on...

Cornelia approves multi-family development

Cornelia's Commission approved a preliminary site plan for a 60-unit multi-family development to be built in the city at a regular meeting Tuesday, May...

Teen accused of bringing loaded gun, THC vapes to school released on bond

An 18-year-old student arrested for allegedly carrying a loaded handgun and THC vapes onto a Hall County school campus is out of jail. Authorities...