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Athens driver sought in fatal hit-and-run

Athens-Clarke County Police are asking for the public's help to locate a suspected hit-and-run driver who left a man dead on the sidewalk. Police were...

Clayton man charged with DUI, drug charges following high-speed chase with police

A 28-year-old Clayton man faces numerous charges following a high-speed chase in Habersham and Stephens counties. A state trooper wrecked during the chase late Wednesday...

Colorado historic preservation group to restore Chenocetah Tower

Colorado-based non-profit historic preservation group HistoriCorps is partnering with the Habersham County Historical Society and the Chattahoochee National Forest to preserve Cornelia's Chenocetah Fire...

Attorney calls on Vaughn to share reason for leaving Catoosa County

At Monday's Habersham County Commission meeting, Cornelia attorney and outspoken critic of Habersham County government, Doug McDonald, called on Interim County Manager Alicia Vaughn...

Clarkesville Boil Water Advisory lifted

The Clarkesville Water Department has lifted a Boil Water Advisory as of Dec. 23 at 5:12 p.m. for the area of Robertson Loop Road...

Habersham County tops 200 COVID deaths

As the Omicron variant surges across Georgia and the United States, Habersham County this week hit a sobering milestone. On December 21, Habersham recorded its...

Athens-Clarke police continue crackdown on street gangs

The crackdown is part of the Athens-Clarke County Police Department's continued effort to target criminal street gang activity. The FBI Safe Streets Gang Task...

Gainesville High student missing for days found safe

A 16-year-old Gainesville High School student who was missing for days has been found safe, police say. Vanessa Ashley, who also goes by Sid or...

Public health officials encourage COVID-19 holiday safety

COVID-19 cases are on the rise across Georgia and District 2 Public Health officials say vaccination remains the most important part of COVID-19 holiday...

Cornelia approves 2022 budget, alcohol ordinance amendments

The City of Cornelia Board of Commissioners unanimously approved amendments to the city's alcohol ordinance and their 2022 budget at their Monday night special...

Solar power coming to Habersham’s Ruby Fulbright Aquatic Center

The Ruby Fulbright Aquatic Center is on its way to becoming solar-powered after the Habersham County Commission unanimously accepted an award from the Georgia...

Cleveland police promote driver safety during the holidays

Officers with the Cleveland Police Department have stepped up their efforts to promote traffic safety and reduce vehicle accidents during the Christmas holiday season. Cleveland...