Some Habersham County roads getting repaved
In some areas, Habersham County residents and travelers are seeing county roads being paved. This year’s paving projects have really just begun.
The Habersham County...
Baldwin will discuss millage rate, entertainment district at work session
The Baldwin City Council will discuss the 2024 millage rate and an entertainment district resolution during its work session on Tuesday, September 3.
The 2024...
Demorest to hold land use ordinance public hearing, discuss water rates
The Demorest City Council will meet for its work session and regular meeting Tuesday, September 3. The city council will hold a public hearing...
Lightning scare forces store evacuation amid storm damage, power outages
Concerns over a possible lightning strike forced the evacuation of the Goodwill Store in Cornelia Sunday evening.
On September 1, around 6:30 p.m., firefighters from...
Candlelight vigil held for missing Rabun County man
Rabun County community members showed their support for a missing man Saturday evening during a candlelight vigil. The solemn vigil held for Vaughn Callenback...
Injured hiker airlifted from Panther Creek Falls
For the second time in as many days, a helicopter crew was called on to rescue a hiker in Northeast Georgia.
According to a news...
2 killed in Franklin County wreck
A driver and a passenger were killed, and another driver was seriously injured in a two-vehicle wreck on Highway 17 in Franklin County.
According to...
Man drowns in Lake Lanier while swimming from shore to his boat
A 46-year-old man from Vinings, Georgia, is dead after he drowned while swimming in Lake Lanier in Forsyth County.
According to the Georgia Department of...
Hiker airlifted to safety after suffering medical emergency in Tallulah Gorge
Game wardens and local emergency personnel rescued a hiker from the floor of Tallulah Gorge on Saturday.
According to information released by the Georgia Department...
Gorge rescue latest in series; park officials urge caution
Saturday's rescue of a hiker from Tallulah Gorge marks the latest in a series of gorge rescues by local and state personnel. Tallulah Gorge...
Tallulah Gorge Park Manager Lieren Merz receives bravery award for rescues
Tallulah Gorge State Park Manager Lieren Merz has been awarded Georgia's Park Ranger Bravery Award. Merz was recognized for her lifesaving efforts at the...
Stephens County Sheriff’s Office issues BOLO for wanted fugitive
The Stephens County Sheriff’s Office has issued a lookout for Rocky Garrett, 54, of Toccoa, after Garrett eluded law enforcement officials late Friday night...