Local/State News

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is hosting a youth suicide prevention summit Tuesday evening in Barrow County.

Superintendent Will Schofield asked, “How is this community going to pay for education?”

With cooler temperatures heading our way, more people will take to the hiking trails,but you need to make sure you do it safely.

The final suspect in a January home invasion in Lula has been taken into custody.

Vinyl siding, a park in the southwest part of the county, and a beautification project are all on the agenda for an upcoming work session.

Monday, College president Stanley Preczewski announced plans to retire in May.

Another resignation in less than two weeks has the Athens-Clarke County Police Department looking for a new leader according to the Athens Banner Herald.

The only candidate on the ballot for District 3 of the Jackson County School Board in November is facing a battery charge in connection to an alleged case of domestic violence.

Forsyth County Fire Division Chief Barry Head will take over as interim fire chief upon the retirement of Chief Danny Bowman, officials announced Monday.

Gas prices edge lower, though Gainesville still takes third for highest gas prices in the state.