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Cornelia man who was shot accused of robbery

A Cornelia man who told investigators he was shot during an attempted robbery has now been charged in connection with that robbery. On Tuesday, January...

Cornelia issues Boil Water Advisory for some customers

Cornelia has issued a Boil Water Advisory for city water customers in the area of Wood and Hoyt Streets due to a water main...

City of Demorest appoints city attorney and accountant

Tonight's special called meeting for the City of Demorest dealt with appointing a new city accountant and city attorney. The city's meetings have been...

Dahlonega woman accused of stealing $107K from church where she worked

A Dahlonega woman is out of jail on bond after being arrested for allegedly stealing around $107,000 from the church where she worked. Alycia Christy,...

Towns County man arrested for allegedly sexually exploiting children online

A Towns County man is the latest Northeast Georgian to be arrested and charged with sexually exploiting children. Working with the Towns County Sheriff's Office,...

White County, other area school systems return to in-person instruction Tuesday

On Tuesday, students in several Northeast Georgia counties will return to their classrooms for the first time since Christmas. Schools in Gainesville, Banks, Hall,...

Lawmakers return to work Tuesday for Budget Week

On Monday, January 11, 2021, newly elected members of the Georgia General Assembly gathered at the State Capitol for the first day of the...

Expanded broadband access and supplemental teacher pay on legislative agenda

After a busy first week filled with ceremonial procedures, updated safety protocols, and getting our bearings, the Senate gaveled out on Thursday marking the...

NGCF scholarship applications now available

GAINESVILLE, GA. - The North Georgia Community Foundation is currently accepting applications for its annual scholarship cycle. Students across North Georgia may submit applications...

Habersham Schools will continue athletics amid surging COVID-19 numbers

Among rising COVID-19 cases state-wide, Habersham Schools have closed for in-person learning until Jan. 25 due to a shortage of faculty and staff. However,...

Cause of Demorest residential fire under investigation

The State Fire Marshal's Office is working to determine the cause of an overnight fire that gutted a home in Demorest. The fire broke out...

Skitts Mountain home damaged by fire

(Cleveland)- A White County home was heavily damaged on Thursday as a result of a fire.  In a news release, White County Public Safety...