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Lavonia man facing multiple charges after police chase

A Lavonia man is facing multiple charges after allegedly leading police on a brief chase in late November. Ethan Blue Brooks, 27, of Lavonia, was...

HCSO responds to single vehicle accident on Dicks Hill Parkway

Georgia State Patrol (GSP) has provided information about the accident on Dicks Hill Parkway that occurred Sunday afternoon, December 8. According to the GSP report,...

Wreaths to honor American veterans arrive in Cornelia

A long-awaited shipment of wreaths arrived in Cornelia on Saturday, ready to honor the service and sacrifice of American veterans. The 1,300-mile journey from...

Hundreds flock to downtown Clarkesville for annual Christmas celebration

The Downtown Clarkesville Christmas celebration attracted hundreds of visitors to the city’s historic square for a festive five-hour event on Saturday. Perfect weather set...

White County designated as Purple Heart County

White County is now a Purple Heart County, joining the City of Cleveland with the distinction. The White County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution...

Crawford calls on Cornelia to pass ‘urging resolution’ for Medicaid expansion in Georgia

Closing the coverage gap and boosting healthcare accessibility in Georgia could start at the city level. At least that's what's being pushed by a...

Man who went missing at Tallulah Gorge now charged in triple murder

A man who was reported missing at Tallulah Gorge in late October and found in "good health" a week later has now been charged...

Old Clarkesville courthouse withstands calls for demolition

The old courthouse in Clarkesville has stood for more than 50 years. And for now, the building will remain there on the square after...

Former Integrity Foods plant manager arrested, charged with 15 felonies

A former plant manager for Integrity Foods in Athens has been arrested and charged with 15 felony warrants, including 14 counts of ID fraud...

Habersham Christmas parade attracts a large crowd despite the cold

Despite the chilly temperatures, the annual Habersham County Christmas parade, hosted by the city of Cornelia, drew a large crowd eager to celebrate the...

Busted pipe causes temporary evacuation of Cornelia Walmart

Frozen pipes that bursts earlier this morning led to a temporary evacuation of customers at Walmart in Cornelia, according to authorities, after temperatures dipped...

Two men charged with trafficking methamphetamine in Towns County

A Hiawassee man and a North Carolina man were taken into custody earlier this week for allegedly trafficking large amounts of methamphetamine, according to...