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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...

Hall County rescues 24 dogs from Buford home

Hall County Animal Services removed two dozen dogs from a single residence in Buford on Wednesday, Dec. 11. According to a county press release, animal...

Tallulah Gorge park ranger killed in hit-and-run laid to rest

Kristy Kerst, an assistant park ranger at Tallulah Gorge State Park, was laid to rest Friday, Dec. 13. In November, Kerst, 47, was killed in...

Commissioners considering precinct consolidations, courthouse demo

The Habersham County Commission will consider two items that have been discussed numerous times over the years. The commissioners will be taking into consideration the...

Man found dead in White County

Authorities continue their investigation into the death of a Decatur man on Wednesday night in the southern part of White County. White County Sheriff’s Office...

UGA research and community members find ways to benefit health in rural areas

The University of Georgia Archway Partnership is working with researchers and community members in The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Program to find...

Gainesville man charged with two counts of sexual exploitation of a minor

Hall County sheriff's investigators arrested a Gainesville man Friday and charged him with two counts of sexual exploitation of a minor. The Hall County...

3 arrested for weapons, drugs, harboring escaped inmate after raid on thrift store in...

Authorities say a SWAT raid on a thrift store in Forsyth County led to the arrests of three individuals. Forsyth County authorities say they received...