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Driver killed after fleeing from police, crashing into tree in Hart County

A driver is dead, and an investigation is underway following a fatal crash Friday in Hart County. The Georgia State Patrol says the incident...

Travelers left frustrated after Unicoi State Park closes due to water concerns

Unicoi State Park was forced to close on Thanksgiving due to a problem with its water supply. The White County-based park refunded those who paid...

Free help available to determine if solar power is right for you

SAUTEE, Ga. — The rising cost of electricity has left many Georgians wondering if there's a better, cheaper alternative to traditional utility companies. However,...

Habersham Grant Coordinator gives update, announces resignation

Grant Coordinator Lauren Long provided an update to the Habersham County Commission at Monday night’s commission meeting on grant applications and awards since August...

2 Habersham County residents charged with meth trafficking

Two Habersham County residents remain jailed in Rabun County following their recent arrests for drug trafficking. Deputies arrested Michael Steven Burton, 49, of Clarkesville, and...

Cornelia police seek help identifying alleged thief

The Cornelia Police Department is asking for the public's help to identify and locate a man wanted in connection to a theft. The crime occurred...

Places to go for a free meal on Thanksgiving

Across the nation, family and friends will gather for Thanksgiving on Thursday. But not everyone has a place to go. For those in Northeast Georgia...

Funeral set for Mt. Airy man killed in wreck on Toccoa Highway

Funeral services are scheduled Saturday for a 22-year-old Mt. Airy man who died in a wreck on Toccoa Highway. Francisco Matias was killed on Nov....

Family displaced after Hall County mobile home fire

A morning fire has left a Hall County family homeless. Now, investigators are trying to determine how it started. Around 9:45 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 22,...

Swimming community raises concerns over aquatic center

Cassie Head, representing the competitive swimming community in Habersham County, addressed the Habersham County Commissioners during Monday night's meeting. Head, an advocate for the...

Two vehicle accident closed State Route 17 temporarily

A two-vehicle accident closed State Route 17 at Rennie Hames Road, just west of Clarkesville for over an hour this morning. One minor injury...

United Community Bank Foundation donates to NGTC building campaign

CLARKESVILLE, Ga. – The North Georgia Technical College Foundation recently received a $2,500 donation from the United Community Bank Foundation for The Mark capital...