Cornelia purchases radios amid completion of 911 tower
With Habersham County's new 911 tower nearing completion, the city of Cornelia approved the purchase of more than 70 handheld and vehicle radios for...
The conclave to elect a new pope officially begins as the doors to the...
VATICAN CITY (AP) — The great doors of the Sistine Chapel shut Wednesday after the cry of “extra omnes” — Latin for “all out”...
Father, son face additional charges in child molestation investigation
Two men arrested earlier this year in a child molestation investigation now face charges involving two additional victims, the Hall County Sheriff's Office says.
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FLOST sales tax discussed at White County Commission meeting
White County, Cleveland, and Helen officials are considering putting a 1 percent sales tax on the November ballot. If approved, revenue from the Floating...
Cornelia Music Festival set for May 17
Cornelia is set to hold its annual Music Festival on Saturday, May 17, at the site of the city’s new park and amphitheater venue,...
Travelers with no REAL ID can fly for now, but with likely extra steps
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — REAL ID requirements for those flying within the United States begin Wednesday after nearly 20 years of delays.
The day ahead...
Library cites higher demand for services in budget request
Nonprofits and agencies affiliated with local government presented their budget requests to Athens-Clarke County’s mayor and commission last week.
Five different agencies presented details on...
Third town hall on housing in Cornelia set for May 7
A third and final town hall over housing in Cornelia is set to take place from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Wednesday, May 7, at...
Baldwin sets budget timeline for FY 2026
The Baldwin City Council has set its timeline for the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2026 budget. During the city council’s work session on...
Cornelia approves multi-family development
Cornelia's Commission approved a preliminary site plan for a 60-unit multi-family development to be built in the city at a regular meeting Tuesday, May...
Teen accused of bringing loaded gun, THC vapes to school released on bond
An 18-year-old student arrested for allegedly carrying a loaded handgun and THC vapes onto a Hall County school campus is out of jail. Authorities...
Habersham schools project $8 million shortfall in $137 million budget proposal
Preliminary figures for Habersham County School District’s 2026 fiscal year budget were unveiled during a public hearing on Monday, May 5. Despite the significance...