Georgia News

A portion of Ga. 11 will close for 90 days, starting Tuesday, May 30, in Jefferson as crews replace an aging drainage structure.

The Hall County Republican Party will host the final Georgia GOP Chairman's Debate before the State Convention in Augusta.

A public open house is planned for Tuesday at the North Hall Community Center to discuss the widening of U.S. 129/Ga. 11, and the detour routes associated with the work.

Officials on Friday cut the ceremonial ribbon to re-open the newly renovated Sexton Hall Enrichment Center in Forsyth County.

Gwinnett County commissioners are moving ahead with funding to start acquiring the right of way necessary to construct a new interchange along Interstate 85 at Gravel Springs Road (Ga. 324) in Buford.

Authorities say a possible tornado demolished one business and damaged several others in a town near Georgia's coast.

It is safe to swim once again at Don Carter State Park in Gainesville, officials announced Thursday afternoon.

A pair of searches Tuesday by drug agents in Demorest and Cleveland netted $7,000 worth of heroin, which in turn helped authorities break up a drug ring that is believed to be responsible for trafficking $100,000 worth of heroin in Habersham, White and Banks counties.

No injuries were reported, but a Barrow County home — and two vehicles at the home — suffered extensive damage Wednesday in a fire.

One person was killed Wednesday afternoon in a multi-vehicle crash on Ga. 316 at its intersection with Ga. 81 in Barrow County, officials confirmed.