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Northeast Georgia

Tensions flare as Baldwin council hears speed zone concerns

Former Baldwin Councilman Jeff Parrish approached the Baldwin City Council Monday night to discuss issues he, and other citizens, have with the city's speed...

Grandson charged with murder in death of Hall County man

Hall County sheriff's investigators say a man found dead in an Oakwood house fire on Valentine's Day had been shot. They've charged his grandson...

Suspect shot by Stephens County deputy identified, charged with assaulting an officer

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has charged a Toccoa man with aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer after he allegedly tried to steal...
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GSP releases name of man killed in White County crash

A single-vehicle crash in White County Tuesday afternoon claimed the life of a Rockmart man. The Georgia State Patrol has identified him as 22-year-old...

USFS credits interagency ‘cooperation’ for successful Unicoi Wildfire response

Wildfire fighting operations are winding down in northern White County where a fire, burning since February 12, consumed 184 acres near Helen. The U.S....

Habersham ESPLOST to be on the ballot in May

Habersham County voters will decide the fate of the county's education special local option sales tax this spring. The board of education on Monday...

Unicoi Wildifire ‘100% contained,’ forest service says

The Unicoi Wildfire that has been burning now for four days is "100% contained," U.S. Forest Service officials say. "There was no change in...

Bill to approve third judge for Mountain Judicial Circuit advances in state Senate

The Mountain Judicial Circuit is one step closer to adding a third judge. The state Senate Judiciary Committee on Monday unanimously voted in favor...

Volunteers for Literacy announces $5,000 raffle winner

The Volunteers for Literacy (VFL) announced their first annual Love for Literacy raffle winner Valentine's night at Your Pie in Clarkesville among an enthusiastic...

Investigators release name of man found dead in Hall County house fire

Investigators looking into a fatal house fire in Hall County have identified the victim as 68-year-old Andrew Donaldson. An autopsy is being conducted to...
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North Georgia man killed in single-vehicle crash in Rabun County

A Hiawassee man was killed late Monday morning in a single-vehicle crash in Rabun County. Around 11 a.m. Monday, Troopers with Georgia State Patrol Post...

Shelter dogs make valentines for local nursing home residents

When Habersham County Animal Care and Control (HCACC) Director Madi Nix learned that many area nursing home and assisted living residents were struggling with...