Local/State News

Now that Chestatee Regional Hospital in Dahlonega is under new ownership, the CEO has high hopes for new services, new equipment and additional staff.

Governor Nathan Deal Wednesday announced that Home Chef, a meal kit delivery service, will hire more than 1,200 people and invest $3.35 million in a new DeKalb County facility by the year 2020.

The City of Demorest has found itself in a bind after equipment failure left the city without its work crew to maintain roadsides, the cemetery and the downtown area.

White County Animal Control currently is investigating an animal cruelty and neglect incident discovered in the county Sunday.

Lula leaders heard Tuesday about the importance of being able to say yes whenever possible.

An influential business group is presenting three ways Georgia could expand Medicaid coverage, a key component of President Barack Obama's signature health care law that Republican lawmakers have refused to accept.

A familiar downtown eatery in Demorest soon will be more active.

​A talk radio host, well known to WDUN listeners and those across the country for her psychological advice to callers dealing with problems, died Saturday at the age of 71.

Educators, local government officials, parents and others with an interest in an updated education plan for Georgia students spent two hours offering feedback to Georgia Department of Education officials at a public forum Monday night at Piedmont College in Demorest.

​Barrow County deputies have apprehended the woman suspected of running over a Statham Police officer's legs Saturday afternoon.