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Weekend fire destroys Tray Mountain home

Officials still don't know what caused a fire that burned a house and three acres of forest land in White County over the weekend. The...

Kemp removes most remaining COVID-19 restrictions

Governor Brian Kemp today signed a new executive order that effectively lifts the state’s remaining COVID-19 restrictions. Executive Order 04.30.21.01 goes into effect May 1...

Covington man charged in connection with murder of Rossana Delgado

Authorities have arrested a Covington man in connection with the investigation into the murder of Rossana Delgado. Calvin Harvard, age 28, is charged with...

Man sentenced for double vehicular homicide in Rabun County

A Rabun County Superior Court Judge today sentenced a Norcross man to 15 years in prison for killing two women in an automobile crash...

Mt. Airy woman among six killed in fiery I-985 crash

A memorial service was held today for a Habersham County woman who died in a van crash on Interstate 985 in Gwinnett County. Kristie Whitfield...

Habersham Central ranks among U.S. News & World Report’s 2021 Best High Schools

U.S. News & World Report’s 2021 Best High Schools rankings were published this week, and Habersham Central is among the schools recognized. Public schools...

NGTC appoints new vice president of economic development

North Georgia Technical College has named Leslie McFarlin as the school's new vice president of economic development. McFarlin, of Carnesville, has served as dean of academic...

Governor Kemp signs multiple bills into law at Cornelia City Hall

Members of the Georgia Legislature, local government officials, and area residents gathered at Cornelia City Hall Thursday to watch Governor Brian Kemp sign ten...

Missing woman found dead in Banks County

A woman who went missing in Banks County last week has been found dead. Deputies discovered the body of 42-year-old Amanda Hall Thursday while...

Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School names STAR Student and Teacher

Alex Mescher has been named STAR Student at Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School. The Student-Teacher Achievement Recognition Program, organized by the Professional Association of Georgia Educators, honors...

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...