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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...

Agents bust up multi-million dollar meth conversion lab, arrest two

Local and federal agents dismantled a South Hall County methamphetamine conversion lab and arrested two men for trafficking the drug. The Gainesville/Hall County Multi-Agency Narcotics...

Masks now required to ride public transit

If you plan on catching a ride on a Habersham County Transit bus, make sure you're wearing a mask. The county announced Friday it's...

John Preece’s second act

Filling the marquee of the Habersham Community Theater is an eye-catching image of the late actor John Preece. It shows Preece in character as...

BOE discusses Raider Stadium seating, calendar, and out-of-county tuition

Thursday's Habersham Board of Education work session assessed plans for roof repairs on the Ninth Grade Academy, changes to Radier Stadium seating, out-of-county tuition,...

Hendrix sends Cease and Desist Letters to constituents

Demorest city residents are speaking up and refusing to back down after a councilman threatened them with legal action over their public comments and...

Q&A with Phil Sutton on Demorest/Habersham FD merger

Now that talks are back on about possibly merging the Demorest and Habersham County fire services, Now Habersham reached out to county manager Phil...

Q&A with Dr. John Hendrix

Demorest and Habersham County are expected to resume talks this month about a possible merger of the city and county fire departments. A proposal...

Elbert County expands COVID vaccination services after local provider suspended

In response to the Medical Center of Elberton’s temporary suspension from Georgia’s COVID-19 Vaccination Program last week, the Georgia Department of Public Health allocated...

Father accused of shooting daughter in attempted murder-suicide

The Hall County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an attempted murder-suicide at an Oakwood-area home. Deputies responded to the shooting around 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb....

Demorest Police receive donation of seven bulletproof vests

In their effort to make the safety of Georgia law enforcement officers a priority, the Georgia Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) donated seven bulletproof...