Georgia News

Three candidates — two women and one man — have qualified for a special election to fill a post on the Hoschton City Council.

Banks County Sheriff Carlton Speed is seeking the help of the county commission to deal with a Banks Crossing lodging establishment that has become a resource-consuming problem for the county’s emergency responders.

Local fans of the television game show Jeopardy will be in for a treat Tuesday evening, when a Gainesville native and Lakeview Academy alumnus makes an appearance on the show's college tournament, representing Brown University.

Law enforcement and emergency personnel received specialized training Wednesday as part of an active shooter drill at White County Middle School.

The Georgia State Patrol has released details of Tuesday night’s wreck that claimed the lives of two Michigan residents at Banks Crossing.

Two people died after being struck by a car on Ga. 15/U.S. 441 near Walmart at Banks Crossing Tuesday night.

Drug abuse, addiction and related problems are hitting Habersham County hard where it hurts — the wallet.

It’s not open for use yet, but Helen’s new downtown pedestrian bridge was set in place Thursday morning.

A Gum Springs Elementary School car rider attendant suffered non-life threatening injuries Thursday morning when she was hit by a Jeep while helping with the morning drop-off period.

Some strong thunderstorms are possible across Georgia today, including the Gainesville area, with a chance for some damaging winds and an "isolated brief"tornado.