Local/State News

Oakwood City Council approved a rezoning request for just over two acres of cottages near the University of North Georgia - Gainesville, aimed at the student population.

The City of Lula will begin work quickly on expansion of the city’s Wellness Park, thanks to the revival of a grant that had been dormant.

About a dozen Hall County high school students are going to be very busy this week as they take the skills they learn in the classroom and offer an international welcome to the athletes competing in the World Dragon Boat Championship being held on Lake Lanier.

The Georgia State Patrol has charged a South Carolina man in the wreck that claimed the life of a Cornelia man and seriously injured a woman near Mt. Airy Sunday afternoon.

A mandatory evacuation order has been issued for residents living along the entire South Carolina coast.

Forsyth County leaders approve the purchase of property in order to build a new fire station.

The Democratic candidate for Georgia's Ninth District congressional seat has organized a forum to discuss the issues surrounding legalization of cannabis.

Brenau University's East Campus has been closed temporarily because of water damage in the building.

Gainesville saw the second highest gas price average in the state this past week at $2.77 a gallon, though prices at the pump are currently unaffected by Hurricane Florence.

It's been a busy weekend across Northeast Georgia.