Local/State News

A hearing will be held at 10 this morning in Banks County

​After police last week ask for the public's help identifying the vehicle and driver that struck and killed a 79 year old woman in Lawrenceville, the driver has turned himself in.

Habersham County leaders say they would like to partner with Demorest on a joint public safety complex, but the timing isn't right financially for the county.

Gainesville School Superintendent Dr. Jeremy Williams says he is ready to face the challenge of educating the students of a rapidly growing urban population.

Fall doesn't make its official arrival until Saturday, but officials with Georgia State Parks say people have been making leaf-looking plans for months.

A Lambert high school student faces charges for making threats against the school Monday morning.

Banks County area residents seeking to help victims of Hurricane Florence can team up with Banks County Public Safety this week to send needed items to one affected city.

In a small ceremony in Clarkesville Monday morning, Habersham County Sheriff Joey Terrell honored four deputies for their attempts to save the life of a Cornelia man involved in a wreck on Ga. 365 on Sept. 9.

The Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce launched a video campaign Monday to encourage Gainesville and Hall County students interested in manufacturing to give it a try with work-based learning.

The Development Authority of Banks County is seeking proposals from qualified professional firms to develop an economic develop plan for the county.