White County Sheriff’s Office seizes pills, meth in drug bust
by According to a press statement from the White County Sheriff’s Office, a narcotics bust occurred in White County during a traffic check earlier this summer. …
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‘Operation Southern Slow Down’ campaign to target speeding, aggressive driving
Next week, five southern states’ state and local law enforcement agencies will work together to combat reckless driving. The yearly program, called Operation Southern Slow …
Cornelia police searching for individual moving homeless people into Habersham
Reports that someone from outside Habersham County is bringing homeless persons into the area and moving them onto private property without the landowners’ permission are …
Clarkesville police officer honored for heroism
A Clarkesville police officer is being praised as a hero for his actions during a potentially fatal situation that, according to authorities, prevented a mass …
Clarkesville finalizing U.S. Army contract for work at Camp Merrill, Fort Benning
During Monday’s June 7 city council meeting, Clarkesville’s city council addressed an intergovernmental agreement with the U.S. Army. According to City Manager Keith Dickerson, the …
White County adds FLOST to November ballot
A ballot issue that would allow voters to decide whether the county can implement a one-cent sales tax, which should result in lower property taxes, …
Mt. Airy calls for special election to fill Tullis’ council seat
A resolution calling for a special election to fill Councilman Adam Tullis’ seat was approved by the Mount Airy Town Council on Monday, July 7. …
Clarkesville council approves outdoor lighting ordinance, joins regional radio system
In order to preserve the city’s night skies, lessen glare, and direct responsible lighting design for future growth, the Clarkesville City Council unanimously approved a …
Clarkesville planning commission to review proposed subdivision on Rocky Branch Road
Rocky Branch Road may soon see the construction of a new home complex. The project will be formally reviewed by Clarkesville’s Planning Commission during its …
Clarkesville officer honored by Georgia FOP during city council meeting
The Georgia State Lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) recognized Clarksville Police Officer Terry Lee Palmer for his valiant acts during a life-threatening …