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...
New video shows last known whereabouts of brothers found dead on Bell Mountain
Nearly two months after twin brothers were found dead from gunshot wounds on Bell Mountain in Towns County, newly released surveillance footage reveals their...
Habersham County seeks applicants for local board appointments
The Habersham County Board of Commissioners is accepting applications from qualified residents interested in serving on several local boards. The deadline to apply is...
Republican candidates for state party leadership speak at 9th District Forum in Cornelia
More than 70 delegates, alternates, and guests gathered Thursday evening at the Cornelia Community House for a Republican candidate forum hosted by the 9th...
Mt. Airy to consider second reading of abandoned vehicle ordinance, library support
The Mt. Airy Town Council will consider the second reading and potential adoption of amendments to the town’s Abandoned Vehicles Ordinance and a request...
Wastewater treatment facility proposed on Broad River sparks controversy
A proposed wastewater treatment facility on the Broad River in Franklin County remains a point of contention, stirring strong community opposition and igniting controversy.
That...
Hall County activates sirens after tornado sighting
Video captured Friday evening shows a tornado/waterspout moving over Lake Lanier in the Thompson Bridge and Mount Vernon Road area of Hall County. The...
Toccoa man arrested for alleged gang, drug activity
A convicted felon previously sentenced for gang-related violence was arrested Tuesday, April 29, in Stephens County for allegedly resuming criminal street gang and drug...
Woman found dead at Cornelia Walmart identified
A woman in her mid-20s was found dead in the Walmart parking lot in Cornelia last month.
The woman was found unresponsive in her vehicle...
UPDATE: Barrow County Schools released from lockdown following bomb threat investigation
All Barrow County schools were released from soft lockdown at 11:15 a.m. Friday after law enforcement officials completed safety sweeps in response to multiple...