Area News

Hall County releases photos of dramatic well rescue in Habersham

Hall County first responders released photos Tuesday of a dramatic rescue that unfolded over the weekend in Habersham. The photos show firefighters lowering a ...

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Helen balloon race floats off on Thursday

Beginning at 7 a.m. on Thursday, June 5, 25 balloons are scheduled to enter the skyline around Helen, Georgia. Weather permitting, their ascension will ...

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White County library building project moves forward

The White County Board of Commissioners has expressed a desire to proceed with the construction of a new public library. On Monday, the board ...

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Hot cooking oil sparks house fire in Demorest

Emergency crews responded to a residential fire on Cap Fry Road Monday afternoon, June 2, at approximately 3:48 p.m. Heavy smoke was seen coming ...

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Back-to-Back Patrol Car Crashes on GA 365 Amid Summer Travel Surge

Two separate collisions involving law enforcement vehicles on GA 365 this weekend are raising concerns as summer travel ramps up across North Georgia. The ...

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Early morning fire draws multi-agency response in Stephens County

Carnes Creek Fire Department, with support from Stations 1 and 4, Stephens County EMS, and the Stephens County Sheriff’s Office, responded to a residential ...

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Early voting continues in Georgia PSC primary

( Georgia Recorder ) — For the first time since 2020, Georgia voters have a chance to decide who will represent them on the ...

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Clarkesville adjusts property tax structure to align with surrounding municipalities

The Clarkesville City Council voted Monday night to amend the city charter to allow for a lower maximum millage rate. Instead of assessing properties ...

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Clarkesville lowers property assessment rate to align with state standards

The Clarkesville City Council voted Monday night to amend the city charter to allow for a lower maximum millage rate. Instead of assessing properties ...

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Man rescued after falling into 75-foot well in North Habersham

Emergency crews from multiple counties pulled off a dramatic and successful rescue Sunday evening after a man fell into a 75-foot well in northern ...

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