Area News

World Heart Games return to Northeast Georgia this weekend

“I had an uncle who had died at 55 from a massive heart attack, so I’ve kept up with [my heart health] because of ...

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Crews restore power, clear debris after Tuesday storms sweep across Northeast Georgia

Power has largely been restored and cleanup is well underway after powerful thunderstorms swept across Northeast Georgia on Tuesday, June 17, leaving a trail ...

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Deadly listeria outbreak linked to chicken alfredo fettuccine sold at Kroger and Walmart

A listeria food poisoning outbreak that has killed three people and led to one pregnancy loss is linked to newly recalled heat-and-eat chicken fettuccine ...

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F.A.I.T.H. to hold groundbreaking ceremony for Mt. Airy child advocacy center

Construction of the new headquarters of Fight Abuse in the Home (F.A.I.T.H.), a child advocacy organization combatting sexual abuse, is set to begin following ...

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Cleanup continues in Habersham after Tuesday’s storm

Emergency crews in Habersham County responded to multiple reports of downed trees and power lines following strong storms Tuesday evening . As of early ...

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Habersham EMA Director set for ‘end of watch’ after nearly 20 years

Habersham County’s Emergency Management Agency director is set to give her final all-call. Lynn Smith was recognized on her retirement during the county’s Board ...

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Fallen trees, power lines reported across Habersham County

Emergency crews in Habersham County are responding to several reports of downed trees and power lines following strong storms Tuesday evening. According to Habersham ...

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Investigators identify man found dead in roadway

Authorities have identified the man whose body was found in a Gainesville roadway on Sunday, June 1, as 31-year-old Andres Mateo Hernandez of Gainesville, ...

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For many local school kids, summer brings more struggle than vacation

As summer sets in across Habersham County, the divide between childhood experiences becomes clearer. While some children enjoy pool days, church camps, and tennis ...

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Parents push for change at North Habersham Middle amid calls for principal’s removal

Amid recent calls to remove North Habersham Middle School Principal Dr. Renee Crandall, two concerned parents say they’re hopeful the issues can be resolved ...

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