Volunteers for Literacy, UCB launch children’s book drive for National Family Literacy Month
CLARKESVILLE, Ga. — Volunteers for Literacy of Habersham County (VFL) is teaming up with United Community Bank to put more books into the hands...
Democrats see chance to compete in northeast Georgia House district
(Georgia Recorder) — A Democratic challenger focused on health care and housing and a local Republican business owner have officially qualified to compete in...
‘Street justice’ led to fatal shooting of Demetrius Wilkerson
Donald Fair is being held without bond after a preliminary hearing in Recorders Court Thursday November 13, 2025. Columbus Police SGT Robert Nicholas said...
Northeast Georgia woman now charged with murder in death of 4-year-old found in car...
OAKWOOD, Ga. — A welfare check that led police to the body of a 4-year-old child in the trunk of a car has now...
ACC firefighters’ union supports pay plan revisions
ATHENS, Ga. — The union representing firefighters in Athens-Clarke County say it’s in support of recommendations for a new pay plan.
At a work session...
Fatal fentanyl overdose leads to manslaughter charge in Oakwood investigation
OAKWOOD, Ga. — A three-month-long investigation into a fatal drug overdose in Oakwood has resulted in the arrest of a Doraville man on a...
Wilbanks Middle School honors veterans with heartfelt student tributes
DEMOREST — Wilbanks Middle School students, staff and guests gathered Wednesday morning to honor the nation’s veterans with a program of gratitude and reflection.
The...
Phenix City barber reported missing to police
Phenix City barber Dennis Hall is missing and hasn't been seen since last Thursday according to multiple social media posts. His red Nissan Frontier...
Habersham SO secures dual grants for enhanced highway safety
CLARKESVILLE, Ga. — The Habersham County Sheriff’s Office has been awarded two significant grants from the Governor's Office of Highway Safety (GOHS). The funding,...
Celebration of life planned for local attorney Kenneth Funderburk
A celebration of Kenneth Funderburk’s life will be held at the First Baptist Church of Columbus, Georgia, at 11:00 am, on Saturday, November 15th,...
Oconee County Schools adopts policy to limit phones in schools
Oconee County Schools adopted a policy to limit phones at a meeting of the Board of Education this week.
The Board unanimously passed a rule...
Toccoa Police arrest wanted fugitive during traffic stop
TOCCOA, Ga. - A wanted fugitive out of Cobb County was arrested in Toccoa on November 11 after officers stopped a car driving without...