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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...

Two wanted suspects arrested in Hall County

Two men wanted in Hall County were arrested on Wednesday, Dec. 11, according to authorities. In separate incidents, after executing warrants, Hall County deputies arrested...

Crossroads Pharmacy closes permanently as local drugstores suffer nationwide

Crossroads Pharmacy, one of the few independent pharmacies left in Habersham County, has closed after more than seven years of business. On Thursday, Dec. 12,...

GBI: Dahlonega man charged with trafficking methamphetamine

A Dahlonega man has been arrested on trafficking charges in Lumpkin County, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. Kevin Wayne Oliver, 43, of Dahlonega,...

Suspect arrested in connection with Barrow County burglaries

A Winder man has been arrested after authorities say he's suspected of being involved in a series of burglaries. Authorities say Barrow County deputies responded...

Unforgettable Creations honors local veteran

In keeping with her Christmas tradition, Shirley Alley, owner of Unforgettable Creations honored a local veteran for the holiday season Wednesday afternoon. The little...

NGMC Habersham receives critical new accreditation

Northeast Georgia Medical Center Habersham recently achieved accreditation in Pain and Addiction Care in the Emergency Department (PACED) by the American College of Emergency...

Hall County names interim after resignation of development services director

Hall County's government has named an interim director of development services after the resignation of Randi Doveton. Captain Barry Shaw of the Hall County Government...

Cornelia Soup Kitchen to open its doors Christmas Day

The Cornelia (Lord's Help) Soup Kitchen will open its doors to serve those in need on Christmas Day. Doors will open from 11:30 a.m. to...

Power restored in most areas as strong winds cause outages in North Georgia

Power has been restored across Northeast Georgia after strong winds toppled trees and downed power lines Wednesday. A majority of customers who'd been without power...