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Search continues for suspect who shot Towns County deputy

The search continues for the suspect who shot a Towns County deputy during a traffic stop last week. Deputy Austin Bradburn remains hospitalized, according...

UNG ranks among ‘best’ schools for vets

The University of North Georgia is now ranked as the second-best public university in Georgia on the 2024 "Best for Vets: Colleges" list released...

White County graduates 14 in CERT Basic Training Course

Fourteen volunteer members of White County's Public Safety’s Emergency Management Division and CERT Program recently acquired a new, critical certification. CERT (Community Emergency Response Team)...

Veterans organizations and families honor service members with wreath laying

Veterans organizations and communities came together to honor American service members that have passed over the years with a wreath laying service on Saturday....

Demorest lay wreaths in honor of fallen veterans

On Saturday, Dec. 14, wreaths laid for fallen service members across America were also placed down in Demorest to honor those who made the...

Old Clarkesville Cemetery holds Wreaths Across America ceremony

On Saturday, December 14, the Tomochichi Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution honored the memory of our fallen servicemen. The ceremony, held across...

Herschel Walker graduates from UGA

Herschel Walker, the legendary University of Georgia football star, crossed the stage at the university's graduation ceremony this Friday, finally earning his degree in...

UGA welcomes its latest alumni

The University of Georgia welcomed its newest alumni to its ranks on Friday, December 13, as more than 3,200 students received their diplomas during...

Hall County to take over operations at Sardis Creek Park on Lake Lanier

Hall County's Parks and Recreation Department will take over operations at Sardis Creek Park on Lake Lanier next year. Hall County's Board of Commissioners approved...

UNG graduates more than 500 students

In this year's graduating class, the University of North Georgia (UNG) gave out roughly 985 degrees and certificates to students this fall, as the...

White County recognizes 26 employees at annual Christmas Luncheon

(Cleveland)- On Thursday a total of 26 White County employees were recognized for their service to the county during the annual County Employee Christmas...

GBI: Manhunt underway after deputy is shot in Towns County

Authorities are looking for a white male suspect after a Towns County Sheriff's Office deputy was shot during a traffic stop Friday, Dec. 13. Just...