Area News

Dahlonega to host annual Firecracker 5K on July 4th

On the morning of July 4, the Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office will organize their third annual Firecracker 5K and Fun Run in collaboration with ...

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Clarkesville Baptist to host family-friendly Independence Day event

Beginning at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 2, Clarkesville Baptist Church will celebrate Independence Day with a range of entertainment. Families can enjoy activities ...

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End of Watch tribute trailer comes to Hab courthouse

For the 2020 officers, I met them in 2021. We lost one of our policemen, and my wife was a sergeant with the Franklin ...

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Fire destroys commercial building in Banks County; two firefighters treated for heat-related illness

LULA, Georgia. A 25,000-square-foot commercial storage building in Banks County was reduced to rubble by fire on Tuesday afternoon, sending one firefighter to the ...

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Demorest to celebrate a Glorious Fourth Friday

In honor of America’s 249th birthday, Demorest’s Glorious Fourth is back this year. The July 4th event on Friday will begin with a 5K ...

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Habersham County Road Department prepares for higher storm frequency

The Habersham County Road Department is prepared to respond to storm-related damage around the area, as forecasts indicate that this year’s storm season will ...

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Clarke County Jail prepares next group of grads for re-entry to society

The Re-entry Success Jail Resident Program’s latest class has graduated. The program’s goal is to empower prisoners and assist them in building prosperous futures. ...

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Hart County Sheriff’s Office asks public to help find 15-year-old girl

The public is being asked to assist the Hart County Sheriff’s Office in finding Ryleigh Madison Fleming, a 15-year-old who was last seen in ...

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Clarkesville Library to reopen next week due to flooding

On Thursday, July 3, Clarkesville Library staff will be serving patrons outside the library until 2:00 p.m. Heavy rains on July 1 caused the ...

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DEA seizes 700-pound meth shipment in Gainesville

Following a traffic check involving a tractor-trailer in Gainesville, DEA officials claim to have prevented 700 pounds of methamphetamine from entering Atlanta. According to ...

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