Homeowner opens fire, scares away would-be burglar
A Cornelia man is in jail after allegedly attempting to break into a house near Clarkesville, only to be scared away when the homeowner opened fire.
27-year...
Breakfast in the ‘Sham at Crossroads Cafe
Our featured Breakfast in the ‘Sham restaurant this week is Crossroads Cafe, west of Clarkesville on Hwy 115. Crossroads Cafe is owned by...
5K Run for Glory
The Torch of Demorest is sponsoring a 5K run on July 4th to raise money for its ONEWAY student ministry.The road race is for...
Demorest to host another Glorious Fourth
In less than one week the United States of America turns 240 years old. In honor of her birthday, Demorest is again holding its Glorious...
Alligator captured in Banks County
It's a sight you don't see every day, at least not around here. An alligator spotted and captured in Northeast Georgia.
According to Sgt. Carissa McFadden...
Commissioners Purchase Land and Approve Contracts for Top Administrators
County officials have voted to purchase a 7+ acre tract of land at State Route 17 and Jacobs Way (near Habersham Aquatic Center) in...
Fireworks safety on the Fourth
As the July Fourth holiday approaches, Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner Ralph Hudgens is urging residents to use extreme caution to avoid fires and...
DOT to restrict lane closures for 4th of July holiday
GAINESVILE, Ga. – To ease 4th of July holiday weekend traffic congestion, the Georgia Department of Transportation is suspending construction-related lane closures on interstate...
GSP releases name of trooper involved in fatal shooting
The Georgia State Patrol has released the name of the state trooper involved in a deadly shooting Saturday in Gainesville. He's identified as Sgt. Auston Allen...
Cornelia ranks in top 50 of ‘Best Cities for K-12 Teachers to Live and...
List ranks cities nationwide. Cornelia is one of nine Georgia cities to make GoodCall's top 100 list this year.
For the second year in a...
Bear sighting in Cleveland Thursday
(Cleveland)- Cleveland area residents should be on alert about a bear making its way around the city. The bear, believed to be about 250...
North Georgia Community Foundation Announces Two New Hires
Team Expanded to Support Donor Engagement and Community Leadership Strategies
GAINESVILLE, Ga. – The North Georgia Community Foundation (NGCF) announced recent additions to the company’s...