Area News

Eastern U.S. heat wave brings dangerous temperatures to Georgia

Much of Georgia is under a Heat Advisory through Wednesday night due to a strong heat wave that is engulfing the Eastern United States ...

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Helen mourns beloved K-9 Officer Henk, public memorial set for June 26

Officer Henk, a K-9 member of the Helen Police Department, passed away tragically. Henk suffered heatstroke after a Saturday afternoon training session with Sergeant ...

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Gainesville lottery player wins $2 million Mega Millions prize

After winning $2 million in the June 20 Mega Millions drawing, a Gainesville resident is celebrating a win that will change their life. All ...

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Mason Whelchel Meaders honored for 50 years of service

Recently, Yonah Lodge #382 honored Whelchel Meaders for his more than 50 years of devoted Masonic service. Chad Pruitt, the Grand Lodge of Georgia’s ...

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White County schools will continue free student meals

As part of a federally financed program, students in White County’s public schools will continue to get free breakfast and lunches next year. Families ...

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Southern hospitality meets heartfelt cause at Demorest benefit barbecue

Forget about the usual ballroom fundraiser with pompous speeches and tables that look like enormous wedding cakes. The Price to Play event in Demorest ...

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Some counties, including White, limiting precincts for PSC runoff

White County is among a number of counties in the state that are anticipated to restrict the number of open polling places for the ...

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Another ‘Glorious Fourth’ planned in Demorest

In honor of America’s 249th birthday, Demorest’s Glorious Fourth is back this year. The date of this year’s event is set for Friday, July ...

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White County High grad makes good on Broadway

Inspired by Y2K hit tunes and a 70-year-old drama, a Georgia playwright and college lecturer is enticing teenagers to Broadway with John Proctor is ...

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Top dogs: HCSO K-9 team wins first place at Georgia Police and Fire Games

Lt. Eugene Kemp of the Habersham County Sheriff’s Office and his K-9 companion, Roxy, demonstrated that they are the team to beat! At the ...

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