Habersham schools project $8 million shortfall in $137 million budget proposal
Preliminary figures for Habersham County School District’s 2026 fiscal year budget were unveiled during a public hearing on Monday, May 5. Despite the significance...
East Hall High teacher, coach killed in motorcycle crash
Students and staff at East Hall High School are mourning the loss of a teacher and coach. Victor Vega passed away Tuesday morning in...
Police ask for public’s help after shooting Tuesday
The Elbert County Sheriff's Office is actively investigating a shooting incident that occurred near Limo Road on Tuesday, May 6.
According to the Elbert...
Inmate dies after medical emergency at Athens-Clarke County Jail
A 32-year-old inmate at the Athens-Clarke County Jail died Monday, May 5, following a medical emergency inside one of the facility's housing units, according...
Lawyer signals teen accused in Georgia school shooting that killed 4 is likely to...
WINDER, Ga. (AP) — A lawyer on Tuesday said the teen accused of killing four people in a shooting at Georgia’s Apalachee High School...
Fire forces evacuation of Goodwill in Cornelia
A fire behind the Goodwill store in Cornelia led to the evacuation of several customers just before noon on Tuesday, May 6.
According to Cornelia...
Clarkesville holds first public hearing on charter change
On Monday, May 5, Clarkesville held a public hearing over a minor amendment to the city charter to align its property tax structure with...
Safety checkpoints lead to 13 arrests in Jackson County
In a coordinated effort ahead of approaching weekend storms, Jackson County patrol deputies and the Georgia State Patrol conducted a series of safety checkpoints...
Cornelia to hold public hearing on multi-family development May 6
Cornelia's City Commission will hold a public hearing for preliminary plat approval of a 60-unit multi-family development on just over 20 acres on Tuesday,...
Clarkesville passes citywide leash law
A new leash ordinance adopted by Clarkesville City Council on Monday, May 5, now requires all dogs within city limits to be leashed in...
Mt. Airy approves Abandoned Vehicle Ordinance, library funding support
The Mt. Airy Town Council approved updates to its Abandoned Vehicles Ordinance and authorized a one-time funding contribution to the Habersham County Library System...
Clermont man charged with possessing, producing child pornography
A Clermont man is in jail, charged with ten counts of sexually exploiting children.
Investigators say Trey Newton Bryson possessed multiple pornographic images of kids...