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Northeast Georgia

Dahlonega man killed in head-on collision on Highway 115

LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga. — A Dahlonega man has been identified as the driver killed in a head-on collision Friday night on Highway 115. Lumpkin...

Cornelia Commission to take up major zoning, annexation and infrastructure items Tuesday

CORNELIA, GA — The Cornelia City Commission is set for a full agenda Tuesday night, with major votes and updates expected on annexation, zoning,...

Home heating assistance available this winter

The annual Energy Assistance Program is getting ready to help eligible households with home heating costs this winter. The program, through Ninth District Opportunity,...

Funeral set for former Habersham County Sheriff Deray Fincher

HABERSHAM COUNTY, Ga. — Funeral services are now set for former Habersham County Sheriff James DeRay Fincher. His sudden passing on November 25 has...

Police captain vows to see Renee Eldridge case from start to finish

Valley Police Captain Chris Daniel has been investigating the murder of Renee Eldridge since the very beginning in early July of 2015. Captain Daniel...

Body found in tent behind Toccoa neighborhood; police investigating

TOCCOA, Ga. — Authorities are investigating after human remains were found Wednesday evening in a tent located in a wooded area behind Alban Court. According...

Volunteers come together to serve hundreds at free Thanksgiving feast

CLARKESVILLE, Ga. — The kitchen at First Presbyterian Church of Clarkesville filled before sunrise Thursday as dozens of volunteers carved turkey, carried trays, swept...

Search for missing hiker pauses after 12 days; Union County officials say most areas...

BLAIRSVILLE, GA — After nearly two weeks of intensive searching, Union County authorities have paused major operations in the effort to locate missing hiker...

Homicide investigation underway in Phenix City

A homicide investigation is underway by the Phenix City Police Department and the Russell County Coroner's office. According to the Coroner, on Wednesday, November...

Free Clarkesville Community Thanksgiving meal served today — everyone welcome

CLARKESVILLE, Ga. — Dozens of volunteers woke up bright and early this Thanksgiving to prepare a free community feast for hundreds in Clarkesville. They...

Phenix City man charged with assault of his 95-year-old mother

A Phenix City man is charged with assaulting his 95-year-old mother according to a press release from the Lee County Sheriff's Department. On November...

Troup County female inmate found unresponsive

On November 26, at approximately 8:20 AM, while Detention Officers with the Troup County Sheriff’s Office were in the process of the morning inmate...