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McDonalds employee burned in alleged assault by co-worker

A Clarkesville McDonalds employee is charged with aggravated assault for allegedly throwing scalding coffee onto a co-worker.  Clarkesville Police Chief Brad Barrett says the incident...

Fans react to Super Bowl LI

The Atlanta Falcons are back home in Georgia after Sunday's heartbreaking 34-28 loss to New England in Sunday's Super Bowl.The team returned home from...

Human remains found in Banks County

The Banks County Sheriff's Office is currently investigating the discovery of human remains found in a wooded area off of Highway 59 in Commerce. BCSO spokesperson...

Detour scheduled in Cornelia for railroad maintenance

A portion of Main Street in Cornelia will be closed this week for railroad crossing maintenance. Norfolk Southern is scheduled to begin work on...

State legislature considers new casino gambling bill

A much-anticipated piece of legislation was read on the House floor this past week – House Bill 158. HB 158 provides for the state...

GA Pre-K Lottery Drawing registration begins today

Habersham County Schools will hold a Lottery Drawing Registration for GA Pre-K classes. Children must be four (4) years old on or before September...

Mt. Airy woman charged in wreck that injured three

A Mt. Airy woman is charged with following too closely in connection with a wreck that sent three people to the hospital. Sr. Trooper Jason...

State Senate leaders set 2017 goals

Six goals to guide decision-making this year As the Georgia Senate moves forward in the 2017 legislative session, the Senate Majority Caucus wants to remind our...

Join ‘Habersham County Day at the Capitol’ on Feb. 15th

The Habersham County Chamber of Commerce is developing its seventh "Habersham County Day at the Capitol” for Wednesday, February 15, 2017.  Working with Senator...

Evacuation ordered over suspicious package in Cornelia

The Cornelia Fire Department assisted in the evacuation Friday in the area of Level Grove Road and Wayside Street. (PHOTO/Valerie Shelton) Concerns over a suspicious package...

One person killed in White County home explosion

White County Fire Chief Norman Alexander watches as firefighters extinguish the fire. (PHOTO/wrwh.com) (Cleveland)- One person has been confirmed killed when a home in White...

Fatal explosion in White County heard for miles around

This aerial photo from WSB-TV in Atlanta shows the scene where a house exploded in White County Friday morning. A gas leak may be to...