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Qualifying closes for Habersham County races; commission contests set for May...

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CLARKESVILLE, Ga. — The qualifying period for several Habersham County offices closed at noon Friday, setting the field for local races that will appear...

GBI: 16 charged in $1.5M drug bust in North Georgia

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A months-long investigation into a North Georgia drug trafficking organization ended this week with 16 arrests and the seizure of large quantities of methamphetamine and fentanyl, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.

Authorities searching for overdue fisherman near Lake Russell

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ELBERTON, Ga. — Authorities in Elbert County are searching for an overdue fisherman who did not return from a trip near Lake Russell. The Elbert...

Chief deputy takes command after Hall sheriff’s DUI arrest

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Chief Deputy Kevin Head said in a statement Friday, March 6, that he has assumed command of the Hall County Sheriff’s Office following his boss’s DUI arrest a week ago.

Baldwin Special Called Meeting Rescheduled for Monday

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The City of Baldwin has rescheduled a special called meeting that was originally planned for Friday evening. According to a notice from the city, the...

State Rep. Lee Hawkins of Gainesville is seeking re-election to his...

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State Rep. Lee Hawkins, R-Gainesville, has announced he’s seeking re-election to his House District 27 seat.

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Cornelia approves paving project, Flock cameras and utility fee updates

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CORNELIA — The Cornelia City Commission approved several infrastructure and public safety measures Tuesday, including a half-million-dollar paving project, the purchase of license plate...

Audit underway at Tallulah Falls Police Department

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TALLULAH FALLS, Ga. — The Tallulah Falls Police Department is undergoing an internal audit following multiple reports of potentially unethical behavior. The investigation, first reported...

Baldwin Special Called Meeting Rescheduled for Monday

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The City of Baldwin has rescheduled a special called meeting that was originally planned for Friday evening. According to a notice from the city, the...

Clarkesville Council to Discuss Fire Study, Court Technology Fee and Beer...

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The City of Clarkesville will hold a council work session at 5 p.m., followed by its regular council meeting at 6 p.m., on Monday,...

Pendergrass flea market tops list of state’s best; one in Cumming...

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Flea markets in Pendergrass and Cumming are included in a new listing of the state’s nine best flea markets, with the Pendergrass operation topping...

Multi-agency drug investigation underway in Habersham County

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CLARKESVILLE, Ga. — A heavy law enforcement presence was reported Tuesday on the outskirts of Clarkesville as multiple agencies worked an active drug investigation. Authorities...