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Traffic stops lead to multiple drug arrests in White County

Three Northeast Georgia men face drug charges following three separate traffic stops overnight Thursday in White County. During the stops, patrol deputies seized over...

WCON’s Billy Burrell signs off on his final broadcast

After seventy years on the radio, Billy Burrell decided it was time to move on. His reason? "The Lord started this thing," Burrell explained...

Piedmont faculty ‘shocked’ and ‘insulted’ by board’s reversal on presidential search committee

Faculty members say they are "shocked" by the Piedmont University Board of Directors' decision to exclude faculty, students, and other stakeholders from the Presidential...

State troopers caution motorists to travel safely this Fourth of July weekend

ATLANTA – The Georgia State Patrol (GSP) and Motor Carrier Compliance Division (MCCD) encourage everyone to celebrate the Independence Day holiday responsibly.  This year,...

Clarkesville’s Main Street Director is right at home in his new job

Colby Moore is a face and name familiar to many in Northeast Georgia. He grew up in Rabun County, married a woman from White...

Fugitive couple arrested in White County after search leads to Appalachian Trail

The search for the parents of a 10-year-old girl killed in a house fire Easter morning ended in White County Wednesday. Law enforcement arrested...

Cause of Commerce motel fire listed as ‘accidental’

Investigators know what it wasn't but still don't know what it was that caused a devastating motel fire in Commerce earlier this month. State and...

Authorities release sketch of victim after body found in Flowery Branch

Criminal investigators with the Hall County Sheriff’s Office continue their search for evidence in connection with last week’s discovery of a woman’s body in...

Habersham County moves forward with plans for T-SPLOST vote in November

Habersham County is moving ahead with plans to put a sales tax referendum before voters this fall. County commissioners met with elected officials from...

Well-known gospel singer now leads White County Fire Department

(Cleveland)- White County’s new Fire Service Chief Mike LeFevre was administered his oath of office Wednesday.  White County Public Safety Director David Murphy said...

3 wrecks snarl traffic on GA 365 in Cornelia

Three wrecks within an hour and a mile of each other disrupted the evening commute Tuesday on GA 365 North in Cornelia. The first crash...

Anderson receives Legislative Service Award

For the second consecutive year, the Association of County Commissioners of Georgia has recognized District 10 state Rep. Victor Anderson with its Legislative Service...