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VA to Hold Counseling Workshops In Cornelia And Toccoa

(ATLANTA) – The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will conduct counseling workshops for veterans at Georgia Department of Labor career centers in Habersham...

Rape Response Helps Victims of Sexual Assault

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month.  This year’s campaign focuses on ways that individuals and communities can help prevent sexual violence. With recently publicized...

Homestar Financial Corporation Named “Outstanding Georgia Business”

Homestar Financial Corporation President and CEO, Wes Hunt, is presented with an award for “Outstanding Georgia Business” by State Representative Terry Rogers and Secretary...

Demorest Boil Water Advisory Lifted

The City of Demorest Water Department has lifted its boil water advisory. The advisory was issued Thursday as a precaution after crews made emergency repairs to...

Cornelia to Close Part of Clarkesville Street for Festival

The City of Cornelia will be closing off a section of Clarkesville Street this weekend for the 5th Annual Apple Blossom BBQ Festival. Clarkesville Street...

State Insurance Department Investigates Allstate Rate Increase

ATLANTA – Insurance Commissioner Ralph Hudgens is issuing a consumer alert to inform Allstate Property & Casualty Insurance Company policyholders that the insurer has...

Clarkesville Man Indicted on Child Sex Abuse Charges

A Clarkesville man is awaiting arraignment on child sexual abuse charges after being indicted on five separate counts. 67-year old David Michael Dixon was...

Pawn Shop Fire Ruled Accidental

State fire investigators determine it was caused by an electrical malfunction The State Fire Marshal's Office has ruled the fire that destroyed Diamond Jewelry and...

Three NEGA Counties Top List for Best Social Security Value

Three northeast Georgia counties are listed among the top ten places in Georgia where Social Security recipients get the most value from the money...

Fire Destroys Baldwin Pawn Shop: Injured Firefighter Treated and Released

The State Fire Marshal's Office has ruled the fire that destroyed the Diamond Jewelry and Loan pawn shop in Baldwin was accidental. Investigators say...

Cleveland Worship Center and Truett-McConnell College Finalize Agreement

Papers finalizing the purchase were signed April 1, 2016. Pictured are (left-right): CWC Deacon Stanley Weldon; CWC Senior Pastor Marc Turner; Attorney Chad Knott;...

Alto Man Charged with Trafficking Meth

An Alto man is in jail on drug trafficking charges after being arrested during a traffic stop. The Appalachian Regional Drug Enforcement Office (ARDEO)...