AREA NEWS - Northeast Georgia

For 37 years, Habersham County has relied on a one-cent sales tax to fund roads, bridges, fire trucks, ambulances, and other mission-critical endeavors in the county. Known as SPLOST,  the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax, has become a...

(States Newsroom) — It’s been just over a year since Hurricane Helene ripped across the Southeast, killing 250 people and causing billions of dollars in damage to homes and businesses. In Georgia, the storm claimed 37 lives while its devastating...

CLEVELAND, Ga. — Actions taken by the White County Board of Commissioners during their meeting on Monday should result in an increase in fire protection for some residents in the Town Creek area and possibly help homeowners with their...

BALDWIN, Ga. — Baldwin residents continued to push back Monday against a proposed property tax increase as the city council held its second public hearing on the 2025 millage rate. The council is currently considering three tax hike options: 11.273...

CORNELIA, Ga. — Habersham County residents are getting their first opportunity to learn more about the proposed Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST VIII) during a town hall meeting at the Cornelia Community House. The meeting, which began at...

(Georgia Recorder) — Georgia voters have less than one week left to change or update their voter registration ahead of this fall’s statewide and municipal elections. Peach State residents can register to vote ahead of the Oct. 6 registration deadline...

CLARKESVILLE, Ga. — The Habersham County Board of Education will hear presentations on student mental health, community partnerships and school facilities during a work session Wednesday afternoon. The agenda includes an update from Candice Holcomb, president and CEO of United...

Here are the latest arrest reports from Northeast Georgia area sheriff's offices. DISCLAIMER: The arrest records available through this website are public information. However, any indication of an arrest does not mean the individual identified has been convicted of a...

HABERSHAM COUNTY — A judge denied bond Monday for two New York men charged with scamming a Cornelia resident out of tens of thousands of dollars. Deputies arrested Ying Chen, 39, of Elmhurst, N.Y., and Jian Jun Zhan, 34, of...

FRANKLIN COUNTY — A Forsyth man is behind bars after leading deputies on a multi-county chase Monday afternoon that ended in Franklin County. According to Sheriff Scott Andrews, the pursuit began around 3:50 p.m. when Madison County deputies reported a...

ATHENS — Three teenagers were shot and injured early Sunday morning during a disturbance in downtown Athens, Athens-Clarke County police said. Officers responded around 3:52 a.m. to a reported fight in the 100 block of East Clayton Street. Police say...

The attorney for a former Truett McConnell University student who accused a former school administrator of sexual abuse called the firing of TMU President Dr. Emir Caner “the right thing.” Marcia Shein said in a statement that “This is not...

DEMOREST, Ga. — A Habersham County school bus overturned Friday afternoon after the driver swerved to avoid hitting a vehicle that stopped to turn, authorities said. The crash happened around 2:42 p.m. on September 26 on Cannon Bridge Road/GA 105...

BALDWIN, Ga. — The Baldwin City Council will hold its second of three required public hearings on a proposed 2025 millage rate increase during a special called meeting Monday, Sept. 29, at 6 p.m. in the Baldwin Municipal Courtroom. At...

DEMOREST — Some Demorest water customers should expect low water pressure on Monday afternoon, as crews work to replace a fire hydrant. The city issued a notice Monday alerting customers to the work. Those affected include homes and businesses on...