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Cornelia’s Red Apple Corridor annexation collapses after 3.5-hour public hearing

CORNELIA, GA — A proposed 216-acre annexation and rezoning along the Highway 365 corridor — the largest growth proposal Cornelia has considered in years...

Is Vaping the new “drug bust”? How Habersham Schools are bucking the national trend

HABERSHAM COUNTY, GA — Across the nation, school hallways have become the frontline of a new addiction crisis. What began as a "safe" alternative...

Despite ICE raids and changing immigration rules, Fieldale Farms steers clear of trouble

The number of undocumented immigrants working in the U.S. meatpacking industry is some 23 percent, according to one accounting. But not a single one of...

Senate panel floats proposal to create aid for Georgians who cannot afford college

(Georgia Recorder)- Georgia is one of the only states that does not provide needs-based financial aid for would-be students who struggle to pay for...

Mt. Airy approves alcohol ordinance amendment, swears in Wilbanks

MT. AIRY, GA — The Mount Airy Town Council on Monday unanimously approved an amendment creating a new farm winery license class and expanding...

Cleveland approves holiday pay boost for firefighters, advances council pay raise

CLEVELAND, Ga. — Cleveland’s part-time firefighters will now receive time-and-a-half pay when working holidays, following action by the city council Monday night. City Manager Kevin...

Arrest reports

Here are the latest arrest reports from Northeast Georgia area sheriff's offices. DISCLAIMER: The arrest records available through this website are public information. However, any...

Residents pack Cornelia meeting with sharp questions over annexation proposal

CORNELIA, Ga. — Concerned residents packed the Cornelia City Commission hall Tuesday night with questions about a proposed zoning and annexation request from Cook...

Habitat of Northeast Georgia unveils revamped courses, new sponsor for 47th Annual Hogpen Hill...

HELEN, Ga. — Habitat for Humanity of Northeast Georgia is rolling out major updates for the 47th Annual Hogpen Hill Climb, including a redesigned...

GDOT: Utility work to slow traffic on U.S. 441 in Rabun County

RABUN COUNTY, GA — Drivers traveling through the U.S. 441 widening zone in Rabun County should expect intermittent delays beginning Monday as Georgia Power...

Habersham County Sheriff’s Office warns of phone scams targeting inmate families

HABERSHAM COUNTY, GA — The Habersham County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) has issued an urgent advisory to residents regarding a recurring telephone scam in which...

Stephens County student arrested after bringing gun to school

TOCCOA, Ga. — A 16-year-old student was taken into custody Monday morning after the weapons detection system at Stephens County High School alerted staff...