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Alto police officer Michael Tanksley laid to rest

Michael Tanksley served nearly two decades in law enforcement and, ultimately, it was his service and commitment to duty that led to this death. The...

Pilot dies in northeast Georgia plane crash

A plane crash in Northeast Georgia Wednesday morning killed a pilot from Florida. 71-year-old Michael J. Collins of Islamorada died when his plane went...

Cleveland council honors longtime finance officer who died

The Cleveland City Council took time Monday evening to recognize and pay tribute to a long-time city employee. Laura Beth Allen worked for the...

Planned PEThood to provide low-cost vaccines to eligible pet owners in Habersham

Duluth-based Planned PEThood is making its second trip to Habersham to offer free veterinary services to the Northeast Georgia community. On Saturday, Oct. 16 from...

Alto PD prepares a final farewell for officer lost to COVID

The Alto Police Department is mourning the loss of Corporal Michael Tanksley, who is remembered as an excellent officer, dependable friend and loving father...
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Clarkesville woman killed in U.S. 441 crash near Turnerville

A two-vehicle wreck Monday evening near Turnerville claimed the life of a Clarkesville woman. 69-year-old Elizabeth Ann Peterson was fatally injured in the crash just...

Upgraded firefighter training facility coming to Baldwin

The City of Baldwin has given the green light for a new firefighter training facility in the city. In a unanimous vote at their...

Early voting for Habersham municipal general and special elections begins

Early voting for the Habersham County Municipal General and Special election has begun, and election day isn't too far off. The ballot will cover...

Gainesville couple accused of murdering toddler

Hall County Sheriff’s Office investigators have charged a husband and wife with felony murder following the death of a toddler they were babysitting. Detectives arrested...

Mother of boy killed in Rabun County wreck dies from her injuries

Three days after the two-vehicle crash in Rabun County that claimed the life of 8-year-old Ian Echols, his mother, who was severely injured in...

Habersham 6-year-old reported abducted found safe in Northwest Georgia

A 6-year-old Habersham County girl was to be reunited with her mother after she and her older sister went missing for nearly a day....

Funeral set for Alto police officer who died of COVID complications

Funeral services will be held Wednesday for an Alto police officer who died after contracting COVID-19. Corporal Michael Tanksley died from complications of the disease...