Area News

Young bear rescued after wandering with pretzel container stuck on head

Georgia wildlife officials responded to more than a dozen calls last weekend about an unusual bear sighting—one involving a plastic pretzel container and a ...

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Baldwin officials debate paying animal control dues

Baldwin city council members were visibly distraught during the work session held on Tuesday, July 8, when they learned that the amount due to ...

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New Helen boundary lines approved

An intergovernmental Agreement has been reached between White County and the City of Helen to correct the city’s boundary map. During the July 7 ...

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Acting TMU President addresses White County Rotary

As Truett McConnell University in Cleveland moves forward with an independent investigation concerning recent allegations of sexual abuse and a cover-up , TMU’s Acting ...

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Cleveland DDA updated on plans for the downtown area

The Cleveland Downtown Development Authority is reviewing projects that are expected to enhance the downtown area. The authority was reactivated in 2021 and has ...

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Acting TMU President addresses White County Rotary

As Truett McConnell University in Cleveland moves forward with an independent investigation concerning recent allegations of sexual abuse and a cover-up , TMU’s Acting ...

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Homeless encampment discovered outside Cornelia, three issued trespass warnings

The Habersham County Sheriff’s Office Code Enforcement Division responded Thursday to a complaint of a homeless encampment on private property just outside the city ...

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Cleveland DDA updated on plans for the downtown area

The Cleveland Downtown Development Authority is reviewing projects that are expected to enhance the downtown area. The authority was reactivated in 2021 and has ...

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Federal funding freeze jeopardizes after-school programs in Northeast Georgia

A federal freeze on education funding is putting vital after-school programs in Northeast Georgia at risk. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Lanier (BGCL) ...

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Habersham tax digest to be discussed at July 14 Board of Assessors meeting

The Board of Tax Assessors meeting on Monday, July 14th, will cover Habersham’s 2025 tax digest. Before the digest is accepted by the county ...

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