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Tourism had big economic impact on White County in 2019

(Cleveland)- White County Chamber of Commerce today announced that the Georgia tourism industry generated $83.66 million in direct, domestic traveler expenditures in White County...

Deputies arrest church burglar at scene of crime

Hall County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested a Winder man Tuesday afternoon hiding inside of the church he is charged with burglarizing. Deputies charged Robert Keith...

Habersham Schools COVID-19 cases down, no changes in COVID-19 policy

The Habersham Board of Education held their first regular meeting since bringing students back to their campuses for in-person learning Monday, Feb. 8. The...

Elbert clinic says state punishment over COVID shots was unfair

The Elbert County medical practice at the center of a COVID-19 vaccine controversy says it was shocked at being suspended by the state after...

Cleveland Council approves process to establish building authority

The Cleveland City Council will hold a public hearing next week to discuss the formation of a city building authority. The council is exploring ways...

Shoemaker sworn in as Cleveland Chief of Police

For the first time in nearly two decades, the city of Cleveland has a new police chief. Jeff Shoemaker was sworn into the job...

Cornelia issues Boil Water Advisory for some customers

The City of Cornelia has issued a Boil Water Advisory for some of its customers following a water main break. Cornelia issued an alert just...

Habersham County United Way’s at work during coronavirus

Despite the challenges of the coronavirus, the Habersham County United Way (HCUW) has been able to fund all promised allocations for 2020 and through...

Habersham Schools will operate on 3-hour delay Monday

Habersham County Schools will operate on a 3-hour delay Monday, February 8. School Superintendent Matthew Cooper released the following statement Sunday afternoon: "The National Weather...

#sNOW21

Northeast Georgians delighted in the snow overnight Saturday into Sunday. Here are some of the photos we've received capturing the first significant snowfall in...

Snow blankets North Georgia but doesn’t linger

As the sun set Saturday, the snowfall began; before the sun rose Sunday, it was already melting. Northeast Georgia's first snowstorm of the year didn't...

‘Love Local’ tic-tac-toe contest ends Feb. 26

Throughout the month of February, residents are encouraged to “show the love” to Habersham County businesses with the "Love Local” Tic-Tac-Toe Contest hosted by...