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Suspected hit-and-run driver arrested

Cornelia Police have arrested a suspect in a hit-and-run wreck at a local car dealership. Tristan Ray Hunsucker, 21, of Clarkesville, was taken into custody...

Commerce armed robbery suspect arrested

Police have arrested the suspect wanted in connection with two armed robberies in Commerce. According to the city's police department, the suspect was arrested this...

State Fire Commissioner asks for public’s help in Blairsville explosion investigation

State fire officials ask for the public's help in their investigation into Sunday morning’s home explosion on Pauline Lane in Blairsville. “We are asking that...

White County commissioners want to update pedestal cabin construction code

(Cleveland)- The White County Board of Commissioners has taken action to help improve the safety of a unique and popular rental cabin in the...
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Maysville woman killed in wreck with Georgia Power truck

A wreck in Banks County Monday claimed the life of a Maysville woman and critically injured another. State Troopers say 77-year-old Lois Snipes died when...

Mark of the Potter: “Like the river, ever changing, ever the same!”

Mark of the Potter has been a staple in Habersham County for over fifty years. That doesn't mean, however, that it hasn't evolved over...

Driver charged with DUI in wreck that seriously injured a Toccoa biker

A motorcyclist was airlifted to the hospital following an accident on Big-A Road in Toccoa. 55-year-old Donald James Johnston was driving a Honda VT1300, attempting...

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...