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COVID-19 vaccines available to Habersham County Schools staff this week

Habersham County Schools staff can expect a COVID-19 vaccine as soon as this week. The Habersham County Health Department will begin administering vaccines to...

Gov. Kemp: Habersham vaccination site will expand to administer more vaccines

On the first day of increased vaccine eligibility across the state of Georgia, Gov. Brian Kemp arrived for a tour of the Habersham County...

District 2 Public Health has appointments available for vaccine

If you're eligible to get a vaccine and are looking for a place to get it, you might try your local health department. District 2...

Deputies search for red shoe robber with turquoise-framed handgun

An armed robber walked away from the scene of a crime in Lula this weekend. Now, investigators hope his shoes and gun will help...

Gov. Kemp tours vaccination sites on day teachers and staff become eligible for vaccine

Governor Brian Kemp looked on this morning and applauded as healthcare workers administered their ten-thousandth shot at the state's mass vaccination site in Clarkesville....

Wildfire burns 25 acres on Yonah Mountain

Fire officials say a malfunctioning residential flue pipe sparked a fire that burned 25 acres and threatened homes on Yonah Mountain. The wildfire broke out...

Another day of high fire danger

As temperatures rise, so does the risk of outdoor burning. The National Weather Service issued another high fire danger alert Monday for parts of...

Dogs bite, injure 2-year-old boy in White County

A 2-year-old boy who briefly went missing was bitten and injured by a group of dogs. White County deputies responded to a call Friday about...

Appletree Alley Streetscape project to temporarily close downtown parking lot

Appletree Alley in Cornelia is getting a major facelift, and while it's going to cause area visitors some temporary headaches, city officials say it...

Outdoor burn spreads in White County; officials urge caution

An outdoor fire got out of hand in White County and spread too close for comfort for one homeowner. Thursday afternoon, White County Fire Services...

Habersham Schools finalizing plans for staff COVID vaccinations

The Habersham County School System is finalizing plans to administer the COVID vaccine to teachers and staff next week. Director of Nursing Crystal Holcomb says...

Coroner: Man found dead in Helen died of natural causes

The White County Coroner says a man found dead over the weekend in Helen died of natural causes. Officers discovered the body of 62-year-old Michael...