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Habersham deputies recognized at regional highway-safety awards

Two Habersham County Sheriff’s Office deputies were among those honored Thursday by the Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety for their work to reduce...

Grant helps provide ‘right-sized’ instruments for young music students in Clayton

The Southern Highland Music Foundation has received an $850 grant from the Georgia Music Foundation to purchase “right-sized” acoustic instruments for beginning music students...

Search party to look for missing Phenix City barber

Family and friends are forming a search party to look for missing Phenix City barber Dennis Hall. The meeting place is at the splash...

Bradley Park bridge to close for construction

The Bradley Park Drive bridge at the Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI) in Columbus is scheduled to close this weekend for installation of polymer overlay...

White County board appointment deadline today

CLEVELAND, GA - Today, Friday, November 21, is the last day for citizens of White County to submit an application for one of several...

NGTC names four finalists for 2026 GOAL Award

CLARKESVILLE, Ga. — North Georgia Technical College has selected four students as finalists for the 2026 Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership, an annual honor...

Stephens County investigators help track down Michigan fugitive in South Carolina

WALHALLA, S.C. — Stephens County investigators helped track down a Michigan fugitive Thursday afternoon in Walhalla, South Carolina. Authorities arrested 35-year-old Kyle Alband of...

Habersham County seeks volunteers for local boards and committees

Habersham County is inviting residents to step into public service, announcing new openings on several local boards, commissions and authorities. The county has launched...

Testimony: Ex lover says Stacey Gray tied her wrists and ankles

The jury in the Stacey Gray murder trial heard from an ex-girlfriend of Grays on day three of testimony. Gray is on trial for...

Suspect in custody for Budgetel murder

Columbus police have arrested a suspect wanted for the murder of Xavier Igus at the Budgetel Inn on Victory Drive in Columbus. On November...

Two arrested, over four pounds of marijuana seized in White County drug investigation

CLEVELAND, Ga. – The White County Sheriff’s Office has arrested two individuals on multiple drug charges following a traffic stop and a subsequent search warrant execution on...

Toys for Kids campaign expands as Habersham Kiwanis works to reach more families

CLARKESVILLE, Ga. — The Habersham Kiwanis Club has worked to ensure children in need have gifts under the tree through its annual “Toys for...