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Northeast Georgia

Humane Society launches ‘Season of Saves’ holiday campaign Dec. 2

GAINESVILLE, Ga. — The Humane Society of Northeast Georgia will kick off its annual Season of Saves holiday campaign on Dec. 2, using Giving...

3 arrested in Toccoa drug trafficking investigation

TOCCOA, Ga. — Three people were arrested Thursday night after Stephens County deputies and state drug agents searched a home in Toccoa as part...

Rosary planned for Harris County brothers killed by stepfather

A rosary is planned for two Harris County brothers this Monday, November 24, at Striffler Hamby Funeral Home in Columbus. 14-year-old Brayden Swinyard and...

Wolf Creek BBQ celebrates grand opening at Babyland General Hospital

CLEVELAND, Ga. — Wolf Creek BBQ’s new BabyLand General Hospital location officially opened Friday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony that drew local visitors, longtime Cabbage...

FedEx theft ring linked to Northeast Georgia drug case

TOCCOA, Ga. — A Stephens County drug investigation has uncovered a theft ring involving FedEx Ground subcontracted delivery drivers accused of stealing packages from...

White County Chamber of Commerce receives second consecutive five star accreditation

CLEVELAND, Ga.-The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has awarded the White County Chamber of Commerce the prestigious Accreditation designation in recognition of its sound policies,...

Birthday Surprise: Gainesville man claims $10,000 lottery win

GAINESVILLE, Ga. — A Gainesville man says he got an unexpected gift on his wife’s birthday this year: a $10,000 lottery win. Preston Fuqua, who...

Winter WonderLights opens tonight at State Botanical Garden of Georgia

ATHENS, Ga. — The State Botanical Garden of Georgia will again light up the night as Winter WonderLights opens tonight, Nov. 21, transforming the...

Saturday’s Jingle Mingle, Lighting of the Chicken to kick off Gainesville’s holiday season

GAINESVILLE, Ga. — Gainesville will usher in the holiday season tomorrow with its annual Jingle Mingle celebration and the Lighting of the Chicken, a...

Fire closes portion of W. Currahee Street; no injuries reported

TOCCOA, Ga. — A residential fire shut down a portion of West Currahee Street on Friday as multiple agencies responded, according to the Stephens...

Warrant service leads to meth trafficking arrest in White County

CLEVELAND, Ga. – A warrant service operation by the White County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday has resulted in two arrests and the seizure of approximately...

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...