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HCHS seniors receive Rotary scholarships

Eleven members of the HCHS Class of 2021 were awarded scholarships totaling $17,000 by the Habersham Rotary Club. Students were recognized at last week's...

DKG awards scholarships to local education majors

The Alpha Gamma Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma met on Saturday, April 24, at Mt. Airy City Hall and presented two scholarships of $500...

Officials ID couple found dead in parked car in Hall County

Investigators have identified the couple found dead inside a parked car outside a business in north Hall County. Kevin Anthony Lacey, 59, and Janice Ruth...

Kemp to visit Cornelia for bill signing ceremony

As the President travels to Plains and Atlanta on Thursday, Governor Brian Kemp will be making his way to Cornelia. The governor is scheduled...

Demorest ends talks with county on fire department merger

At their March work session, the City of Demorest voted to end their talks with Habersham County on a city-county fire department merger. The...

Fire Marshal: Appears bathroom exhaust fan to blame for Mt. Airy house fire

Investigators say it appears a master bathroom exhaust fan is to blame for a weekend house fire in Mt. Airy. The blaze broke out...

GBI seeks public’s help to identify associate of Rossana Delgado

The GBI is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying and locating the woman in this video. Investigators say she is one of the last...

White County STAR Student and Teacher recognized at Kiwanis meeting

(Cleveland)- White County High School’s 2021 STAR Student and Teacher were saluted last night during a special meeting of the Cleveland Kiwanis Club, held...
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Driver killed in traffic collision identified, investigators seek crash witnesses

Hall County investigators are seeking witnesses to a fatal traffic accident that killed an Oakwood woman. The wreck happened around 2:30 p.m. on April 27...

Flowery Branch man faces several charges for child sex abuse images

A Flowery Branch man remained in the Hall County Jail without bond Monday following his recent arrest in a Sheriff’s Office and Georgia Internet...
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Three killed in two separate accidents in Hall County

It's been a tragic day on Northeast Georgia's roads, with three deaths reported in two separate accidents in Hall County. One man was killed in...

Tickets now on sale for 10th Annual VFL Duck Race

Volunteers for Literacy of Habersham County is getting ready for its 10th Annual Rubber Duck Race fundraiser. The event will be held on Saturday,...