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Kentucky man drowns on Lake Lanier

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources reports there's been another drowning on Lake Lanier. Game wardens were called to West Bank Park just after 4:30...

GSP releases details of Hwy. 17 wreck

Today, the Georgia State Patrol released more details about an accident that happened July 11 at the Habersham/White County line. According to the report,...

Herrin, McEntire, Foster elected to HEMC Board of Directors

More than 800 members and guests attended Habersham EMC’s 83rd Annual Meeting on Thursday, July 15, at the Habersham Ninth Grade Academy. Attendees enjoyed...

NGCF Community Grant application now available

GAINESVILLE — The North Georgia Community Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2021 Community Grant Cycle. The grants seek to fund organizations and programs...

Searchers recover body of man who drowned in April on Lake Lanier

After three months spent searching the murky waters and shoreline of Lake Lanier, crews on Wednesday recovered the body of Dorian Adonis Pinson. The...

Cornelia police officer who shot out tire during arrest back on patrol

A Cornelia police officer who shot out the tire of a vehicle with an alleged DUI driver and an infant inside is back on...

Sheriff allowing former investigator time to heal before going jail

Habersham County Sheriff Joey Terrell is giving one of his former investigators time to recover from injuries before booking him into jail on a...

Group claims critical race theory being taught in White County schools

CLEVELAND — Is the teaching of critical race theory and social justice being injected into White County Schools? A group, Citizens for Transparent Education,...

Truett McConnell University turning 75

CLEVELAND - The Cleveland City Council has approved a resolution designating July 23 as Truett McConnell University 75th Anniversary Day. During their meeting, Monday night, Cleveland...

Recycling may be in Baldwin’s future

Baldwin is renewing their waste collection and disposal agreement with FC Sanitation, but with an amendment: FC Sanitation gets the right of first refusal...

Life in Motion: A hero’s place

The Hall County Sheriff's Office has set aside a place of honor at its Gainesville headquarters for slain deputy Blane Dixon. An Honor Chair,...

Clarkesville lifts Boil Water Advisory

The Clarkesville Water Department has lifted its Boil Water Advisory for customers on Stewart Lane and Circle Drive Lane. The city issued the alert Monday. People...