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Missing Habersham County man found

Law enforcement says a Habersham County man who went missing several days ago has been found. Charles Ivester had been missing since at least...

May 24 primary election: what, and who are on the ballot?

With the May 24 primary election coming up, knowing what's on the ballot and building your voting plan are important. Read along to find...

Former UGA football player arrested for murder of Northeast Georgia store clerk

The Oconee County Sheriff's Office has arrested a former University of Georgia football player in the shooting death of a convenience store clerk nearly...

Clarkesville lifts Boil Water Advisory

A Boil Water Advisory issued earlier this week for Clarkesville water customers in the area of East Water Street has been lifted. The advisory was...

Baldwin OKs liquor superstore plans

The Baldwin City Council unanimously approved an application for a liquor "superstore" off of 365 next to Hayes Chevrolet. This would be the city's first...

I-85 Northbound near Braselton closed for emergency bridge deck repairs

BRASELTON- Georgia Department of Transportation construction partners have closed I-85 northbound at Exit 129 for emergency bridge deck repairs. This closure is required to...

Reed reacts to Cornelia commission win, shares hopes for leadership

Cornelia's Ward 1 Commissioner has been chosen by the voters, and Navy Veteran and Cornelia Native Mark Reed will take up the position for...

Reed beats out Wilson in Cornelia Ward 1 election

Cornelia Ward 1 voters have chosen the commissioner to succeed the late Wesley Dodd on the Cornelia City Commission: Mark Reed. Reed will replace Jeff...

Weiland promoted to deputy police chief

Cleveland Police Chief Jeff Shoemaker has promoted a long-time dedicated officer who briefly held the job he now has. During Monday’s Cleveland City Council...

Northeast Georgia Health System breaks ground on new medical tower in Gainesville

Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville is on its way to becoming the third-largest hospital in the state based on bed capacity. The hospital broke...

Alto man accused of harassing and sexually exploiting teenage girl

An Alto man is out on bond after his arrest last week on two counts of sexual exploitation of children and one count of...

Cleveland Council approves short term rentals in the city

After months of development and a fourth consideration, the Cleveland City Council voted Monday night to approve amendments to the city’s zoning ordinance to...