Nightly lane closures planned along GA 400 as express lanes project advances
The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) has announced a series of overnight lane closures on State Route 400 next week…
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Athens-Clarke County Police to conduct vehicle checkpoints June 13
The Athens-Clarke County Police Department (ACCPD) will conduct vehicle checkpoints on Thursday, June 13, from 8 p.m. to midnight. The…
F.A.I.T.H. to break ground on new Power House and Healing Barn in Mt. Airy
A local nonprofit is preparing to take a major step forward in its mission to serve abuse survivors in Northeast…
Gainesville firefighters to stage live training exercise Monday near downtown
GAINESVILLE, Ga. — Don’t be alarmed if you see smoke rising from a warehouse near downtown Gainesville on Monday. It’s…
Historic bell knocked to ground by storm now in safekeeping
A 131-year-old church bell gifted by William Jennings Demorest in 1894 has been moved to a secure location after Saturday’s…
Rain and shine, Ramshackle rocks on
The show must go on, and it did this weekend at the 2nd annual Ramshackle Festival in downtown Clayton. Despite…
Power crews working to restore electricity after weekend storms batter Georgia
Severe weather swept across Georgia this weekend, leaving behind widespread power outages and property damage from high winds, heavy rain,…
Falling tree kills Carnesville man in Banks County
A Carnesville man was killed Saturday evening when a tree fell on his car as he was driving along State…
Help Name the Road to the New Habersham County Animal Shelter
As progress continues on the new Habersham County Animal Shelter, officials are turning to the public for help with a…
Help plan White County’s future through joint comprehensive plan
White County, the cities of Cleveland and Helen, are inviting interested residents to attend a public hearing concerning the development…