The Turkey Man of Clarkesville and other free Thanksgiving celebrations
CLARKESVILLE — The fire in Eric Holbrook’s smoker throws a low orange glow across the lawn. He stands beside it in the hours before...
Beloved bakery owner remembered for being sweet as her confections
She was a wife, a mother of two children, and co-owner of Gigi’s Cupcakes with her husband Patrick. After losing her life in a tragic accident earlier this week, Jennifer...
Cornelia Police Department hosts toy drive and safety event at local Bojangles
CORNELIA, GA — The Cornelia Police Department is calling on the community to help make the holiday season brighter for local children during a...
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...