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Owner reunited with beloved dog that vanished after Hwy. 115 wreck

It was a happy reunion in Habersham County for a Monroe, Georgia, teen and her beloved pet. Stiles, a 4-year-old black lab mix, ran...

Keyes named NGTC Employee of the Year

Her peers laud her for going above and beyond her normal duties to help people: Her boss says she's a "joy" to have on...

Area nursing students administer COVID-19 vaccines

Two weeks after COVID-19 vaccines became available to all Georgians over 16 years of age, area nursing students are working hard to make sure...

Former Cleveland resident killed in Atlanta hit-and-run

Atlanta Police are searching for the driver who struck and killed a former Cleveland resident over the weekend in Buckhead. A press release from the...

Cornelia issues Boil Water Advisory for some city water customers

The Cornelia City Water Department has issued a Boil Water Advisory for customers in the area of South Quail Trail. Officials say a 6" water...

Jury trials resume in Habersham County

If you're up for jury duty in Habersham County, get ready to serve: The Mountain Judicial Circuit Court this week resumed jury trials for...

Two-vehicle crash near Clarkesville sends three people to the hospital

A two-vehicle crash injured three people Tuesday in Habersham County. The accident happened at the intersection of Highway 115 and Habersham Mills Road. According to...

Demorest City Council finalizes fire truck purchase, promises fireworks sometime this year

At their April meeting, the Demorest City Council finalized their vote to purchase an E-One fire truck, failed to become a Second Amendment Sanctuary...
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Sautee-Nachoochee man killed in two-vehicle crash

(Cleveland)- A 57-year old Sautee Nachoochee man was killed Monday as a result of a two-vehicle accident north of Cleveland. The accident was reported around...

Piedmont College changes its name

It's official. Piedmont College is now a university. A sign placed by the main campus entrance today quietly heralded the change. Piedmont University is expected...

Toccoa teen charged with murder in Demorest man’s death

A 19-year-old Toccoa man is in jail without bond charged in the weekend shooting death of a Demorest man. Authorities arrested Spencer Ray Reason...

Commissioner Stamey recognized for professional training

The Association of County Commissioners of Georgia recently awarded Habersham County Commissioner Tim Stamey with a certificate for successfully completing the core requirements in...