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Construction to slow traffic on I-85 near Carnesville

If you're traveling I-85 through Franklin County today and tomorrow (July 8 and 9) plan for possible delays. Weather permitting, Georgia Department of Transportation construction...

Leads sought in attempted commercial arson in Hart County

The State Fire Marshal's Office is looking into an attempted commercial arson in Hart County. According to officials, the incident occurred just after 4 p.m....

Armed bank robbery in Banks County under investigation

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation and Banks County Sheriff's Office are investigating an armed bank robbery in Homer. The crime occurred at MyGeorgia Credit Union...

Habersham restaurant fire ruled arson

State fire investigators say a recent fire at a Habersham County restaurant was intentionally set. The fire was set in the men’s restroom of the...

Cornelia citizens weigh in on large gatherings ordinance

At their July 6 meeting, the City of Cornelia Commission unanimously voted to deny changes to their large gatherings ordinance and tabled changes to...

Man drowns on Lake Hartwell; two injured in boat fire on Lanier

Northeast Georgia’s holiday weekend was marred by tragedy on two area lakes. A 22-year-old man drowned Sunday on Lake Hartwell. Authorities have identified him as...

‘Good crowd’ for Demorest’s Fourth celebration

Demorest's Fourth of July celebration drew hundreds to the free concert and fireworks the city hosted on Sunday. John King wowed the crowd with his...

Fireworks light up night sky over Lake Burton

The Fourth of July weekend got off to a rousing start in Rabun County's lake community. A large crowd turned out by boat and...

Area Fourth of July celebrations

Fireworks and all sorts of festivities are planned across Northeast Georgia this weekend to celebrate America's 245th birthday.  Here’s a list of some of the...

Scaled down Glorious Fourth Sunday in Demorest

No one's quite sure what to expect when the fireworks go off in Demorest on Sunday: It will be the first time they've been...

Gainesville man arrested in Delgado murder

A murder suspect from Gainesville who fled to Mexico after the crime is now in custody, awaiting extradition to Georgia. Authorities arrested Juan Ayala-Rodriguez, 35,...

Ritchie declines county clerk job; search resumes

On Monday, June 28, the Habersham County Board of Commissioners voted 3-1 in an open session to extend an offer for the county clerk's...