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Northeast Georgia

Smiles (and sun) shine at Easter Egg Hunt for Special Needs Families

Heavy rain hit Habersham County Saturday morning, but it didn't keep the sun - and smiles - from shining at the Easter Egg Hunt...

Tickets on sale now for Senior Center Superhero fundraiser

Seven hundred. That's Kathy Holcomb's "dream" number of how many tickets she'd like to sell for the Habersham County Senior Center's upcoming fundraiser. It's a...

Smokey Road near Alto prison reopens after installation of new stormwater pipes

The temporary closure of Smokey Road near Alto, set to last for two weeks beginning March 13, is over. The road reopened and barriers were...

Firefighters battle high winds while putting out house fire in Gainesville

High winds posed a serious threat as firefighters battled a big house fire in Gainesville Saturday night. The blaze broke out just before 9...

Gusty winds create dangerous conditions across northern Georgia

A strong storm system passed through northern Georgia early Saturday, bringing with it heavy rain and high winds. By noon, the rain had cleared,...

Storm suspected of sparking fire at Hall County middle school

A storm Saturday morning may be to blame for an electrical fire that broke out at a local middle school. Around 8:40 am, Hall County...

County to enforce towing at Diamond Memorial Fields

Habersham County is taking a firm stand against illegal parking at Diamond Memorial Fields. The county issued a notice this week that it will...

Tallulah Falls lifts Boil Water Advisory

The town of Tallulah Falls has lifted its Boil Water Advisory for residents on Hickory Nut Mountain. The advisory was issued as a precaution after...

Clarkesville lifts Boil Water Advisory

Clarkesville has lifted the Boil Water Advisory it issued for some city water customers on Thursday. The advisory was issued as a precaution after a...

16-year-old among suspects charged with murder in death of Athens man

Two more suspects, including a 16-year-old, have been arrested for murder in the March 5 shooting that killed an Athens man. X’Zydric Faust was taken...

Easter Egg Hunt for Special Needs Families April 1 in Cornelia

Two mothers of special needs children are coordinating an event other special needs families can enjoy this Easter. Rhonda Stamey and Athena Harkins are...

Re-enactment provides realistic lesson on dangers of distracted and drunk driving

It's the kind of lesson every parent hopes their kid will remember. Distracted and drunk driving claims thousands of lives each year. With prom...