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Missing Hall County woman found safe

A Northeast Georgia woman who went missing on Mother's Day has been found safe. Mary Nicole Shoemake of South Hall County was located sometime Tuesday,...

Citizens provide input on five year comprehensive plan

(Cleveland)- Officials were pleased with the response from local citizens who showed up for a public hearing held Tuesday on the proposed joint Comprehensive...

Habersham Commission votes to raise deputy pay

After Habersham County Sheriff Joey Terrell's pleas to the Habersham Commission to increase deputy pay, the commission voted unanimously at their May 10 called...

Woodville student wins state Young Georgia Author award

Woodville Elementary student Erik Jordan is this year's state-level winner for 4th grade writing in the Young Georgia Author's competition. His poem, "Nature's Hymn,"...

Clarkesville lifts Boil Water Advisory

The City of Clarkesville Water Department has lifted its Boil Water Advisory for customers on View Street. The advisory was issued on Monday, May 10...

Investigation continues into boat explosion on Lake Lanier

The Hall County Fire Marshal's Office is investigating what caused a boat to explode on Lake Lanier Sunday, injuring six people. The explosion happened at...

Public input sought on White County Hazard Mitigation Plan

(Cleveland)- The White County Emergency Management Agency is updating the County’s Hazard Mitigation Plan as part of White County’s commitment to disaster preparedness and...

Searchers find body of missing swimmer in Lake Lanier

Searchers today found the body of a missing swimmer on Lake Lanier. He’s been identified as 23-year-old Anthony Saintil, Jr., of Stockbridge. Just before 1...

2021 VFL DecADuck Contest is underway

The 4th Annual DecADuck Contest is in full swing, with more than 25 entries vying for Best All-Around Duck, Most Creative Duck, Best Children’s...

Free COVID vaccines, HIV testing at walk up clinic in Athens

The Northeast Health District will host a pop-up mobile clinic in downtown Athens this Wednesday, May 12, from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. The...

White County begins search for new county manager

(Cleveland)- With this week’s announcement that White County Manager Jason Cobb will be leaving his post next month, the White County Board of Commissioners...

Temporary police chief appointed in Baldwin

The city of Baldwin has named a new temporary police chief after an eventful week in which three officers, including Interim Chief Matt Nall,...