Clermont man charged with possessing, producing child pornography
A Clermont man is in jail, charged with ten counts of sexually exploiting children.
Investigators say Trey Newton Bryson possessed multiple pornographic images of kids...
Baldwin to discuss budget timeline at May 6 meeting
The Baldwin City Council will discuss the city's budget time line, manhole adjustments, and the comprehensive plan update during its work session on Tuesday,...
Pilgrim’s Pride backs off Franklin Springs site amid public outcry
(Georgia Recorder) – Agriculture is Georgia’s top industry, and broilers are the state’s top farm product.
But the mess that large-scale poultry farming causes can...
Gainesville police seek help locating missing 19-year-old woman
The Gainesville Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating 19-year-old Brittany Arroyo, who was last seen leaving her residence on May...
Habersham’s new assistant superintendent looks to maintain success for students
David Leenman may not have set out to become an assistant superintendent, but his career—and calling—have steadily led him to this moment.
Appointed in February,...
Habersham County landfill offering free wood chips, mulch to the public
Residents of Habersham County will soon have access to free wood chips and mulch, courtesy of the Habersham County Landfill, according to Public Information...
No injuries after semi-truck catches fire in Clarkesville
Nobody was injured when a semi-truck caught fire at 128 West Louise Street in Clarkesville Monday, May 5.
Clarkesville Fire Department had responded to the...
NWS confirms EF1 tornado touched down in Hall County
The twister, with wind speeds of up to 90 mph, touched down at 6:55 p.m. on Friday, May 2, 2025, northwest of Gainesville. It...
Clarkesville to consider passing leash ordinance Monday
The city of Clarkesville could potentially adopt an ordinance that would implement new requirements for leashes for dogs within city limits on Monday.
The regular...
Habersham Board of Ed to hold budget hearing Monday
The Habersham County Board of Education is set to hold a second public hearing over the proposed 2026 budget at 4:30 p.m. Monday, May...
Banks County Sheriff’s Office holds joint training with Forsyth
Last week, the Crime Scene Unit from Banks County joined forces with the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office for a collaborative, hands-on training session aimed...
Former metro Atlanta police officer faces child exploitation charges in North Georgia
A former metro Atlanta law enforcement officer has been arrested in connection with a child exploitation investigation in Gilmer County.
According to the Gilmer County...