Demorest sign ordinance up for reevaluation
The City of Demorest has imposed a 90-day moratorium on its sign ordinance to review and discuss possible amendments to the policies Demorest follows...
Baldwin opens registration for first-ever Runway 5K
The City of Baldwin announced that registration is open for their first-ever Runway 5K, a race through the city and along the Habersham County...
White County Fire Services receives fire prevention grant
White County Fire Services has received a $3,000 fire prevention grant from FM Global, one of the world’s largest commercial property insurers. The grant will...
Construction to slow traffic on I-85 near Carnesville
If you're traveling I-85 through Franklin County today and tomorrow (July 8 and 9) plan for possible delays.
Weather permitting, Georgia Department of Transportation construction...
Leads sought in attempted commercial arson in Hart County
The State Fire Marshal's Office is looking into an attempted commercial arson in Hart County.
According to officials, the incident occurred just after 4 p.m....
Armed bank robbery in Banks County under investigation
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation and Banks County Sheriff's Office are investigating an armed bank robbery in Homer.
The crime occurred at MyGeorgia Credit Union...
Habersham restaurant fire ruled arson
State fire investigators say a recent fire at a Habersham County restaurant was intentionally set.
The fire was set in the men’s restroom of the...
Cornelia citizens weigh in on large gatherings ordinance
At their July 6 meeting, the City of Cornelia Commission unanimously voted to deny changes to their large gatherings ordinance and tabled changes to...
Man drowns on Lake Hartwell; two injured in boat fire on Lanier
Northeast Georgia’s holiday weekend was marred by tragedy on two area lakes.
A 22-year-old man drowned Sunday on Lake Hartwell. Authorities have identified him as...
‘Good crowd’ for Demorest’s Fourth celebration
Demorest's Fourth of July celebration drew hundreds to the free concert and fireworks the city hosted on Sunday.
John King wowed the crowd with his...
Fireworks light up night sky over Lake Burton
The Fourth of July weekend got off to a rousing start in Rabun County's lake community. A large crowd turned out by boat and...
Area Fourth of July celebrations
Fireworks and all sorts of festivities are planned across Northeast Georgia this weekend to celebrate America's 245th birthday.
Here’s a list of some of the...