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Northeast Georgia

Cleveland residents voice concerns about Talon, other issues, during town hall

More than a dozen Cleveland residents turned out Tuesday night for a general town hall meeting. Ward 2 Councilwoman Rebecca Yardley arranged the meeting...
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Charges pending against Cleveland man in deadly moped crash

A man who was critically injured when a pickup truck crashed into his moped at a stop sign near Flowery Branch High School has...

Atlanta man’s body recovered from Lake Lanier

An Atlanta man reported missing at Sunrise Cove Marina off Flat Creek Road has been found dead in Lake Lanier following a day-long search. Terry...

Possible fentanyl cluster identified in Gainesville

The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is again warning of the dangers of fentanyl after a series of overdoses in Gainesville. The overdoses...

Flowery Branch woman charged with murder in death of her baby

A Flowery Branch woman faces felony criminal charges following an investigation into the death of her 21-month-old son in February. Gloria Neshee Stringer, 31, was...

Rain cuts short Cornelia Music Fest; organizer eyes future growth

The skies over Cornelia threatened rain all day Saturday. By evening, it arrived during the eighties throwback concert in Cornelia. First, a mist, then a...

Police charge Gainesville woman with making false kidnapping claims

Gainesville police arrested a woman who they say falsely claimed someone tried to kidnap her. Police say the unfounded claims caused "false public fear...

White County Special Olympians bring home the gold!

A team of White County Special Olympic athletes participated in the 2023 State Summer Games at Emory University in Atlanta this past weekend. Over 2,000...

Two North Georgia counties among fastest growing in U.S.

Two North Georgia counties are among the 10 fastest-growing counties in the country, according to newly released figures from the U.S. Census Bureau. Dawson and...

Commerce mourns loss of beloved resident gunned down outside fast food restaurant

Calvin Varnum is remembered for his smile and laughter and the joy that he brought to his hometown of Commerce. He's being mourned by...

Lavonia man killed while vacationing with family in Florida

Funeral services are scheduled this weekend for a 29-year-old Lavonia man killed in a crash with a semi while vacationing with his family in...

BRAG to bring money, traffic, and some scheduling changes to Habersham

Habersham County is again on the map for this year's Bicycle Ride Across Georgia. Cyclists will pedal into Clarkesville for an overnight stay on...