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Habersham Emergency Services Director recognized for over 30 years of service

The Habersham County Board of Commissioners honored Habersham County Emergency Services Director Chad Black with a service award on Monday night, celebrating his 34...

Black: It’s been a ‘blessing’ and ‘honor’ to serve the Habersham community

Editor's Note: Outgoing Habersham County Emergency Services Director Chad Black penned an open letter to the community following his decision to retire from his...

Cable barrier project on GA 365 continues

Construction crews are extending cable barriers along GA 365 in Habersham County.  They're currently working in the median between Duncan Bridge and Level Grove...

Driver injured in single-vehicle wreck in Mt. Airy

A driver was injured when she ran off the road and struck a tree in Mt. Airy Monday afternoon. The driver, which emergency personnel describes...

Three finalists named in Habersham county manager search

The Habersham County Commission met in called session Monday morning to interview candidates for the county manager position. The county hired the Carl Vinson Institute...

More than 100 Northeast Georgia animals transported to rescues

Habersham County Animal Care and Control participated in a transport Friday that sent more than 100 animals to rescue groups up north to find...

Gainesville developments offer new life in downtown district

GAINESVILLE, Ga. — Gainesville residents, businesses and city officials say they are looking forward to the imminent completion of some $200 million in new...

Athens-Clarke Police arrest three known gang members

Athens-Clarke County Police, along with FBI gang and regional drug task force agents recently arrested three known gang members as part of an initiative...

Helen Christmas parade today

We're heading into Christmas week and, despite more rain in the forecast, Helen is getting ready to celebrate with a parade Last weekend's stormy weather...

Local educator finishes in top 5 of Live’s Holiday Sweater Contest

The Grinch delivered some extra green to one local educator this Christmas courtesy of a national television talk show. Former Habersham Middle School Assistant Principal...

Elderly woman escapes house fire after falling asleep with lit cigarette

A lit cigarette caused a house fire in Alto that forced an elderly woman from her home. Fortunately, the woman, who told officials she...

Package alcohol sales could begin in Baldwin as early as next year

Old-timers remember the days when Mt. Airy was about the only place in Habersham where you could buy alcohol legally. Times have changed. Alcohol sales in...