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Two people from Cleveland arrested for marijuana possession
Two people from Cleveland were arrested after White County authorities found over four pounds of marijuana during a search.
The White County Sheriff’s Office said...
Gwinnett Co. teen raised thousands to help families during SNAP pause
While the federal government struggled to reach an agreement for weeks on end until the shutdown’s ultimate end on Nov. 12, a Gwinnett County...
Royston man arrested for child molestation in Hall County
A Royston man was arrested Wednesday on charges of child molestation in Hall County.
The Hall County Sheriff’s Office said Jessie Wayne Shackelford, age 38,...
Deputies: Royston man faces charges in Hall for child sexual abuse;...
A Royston man was arrested after a traffic stop Wednesday, Nov. 19, on child sexual abuse charges involving a girl more than three years ago, according to authorities.
Q&A: Get to know Gainesville’s newest council member Jonathan Elliott
Gainesville’s newest councilman, Jonathan Elliott, was sworn in Tuesday after winning the Nov. 4 election with two-thirds of the vote.
Man on the Street: Thanksgiving edition
With Thanksgiving now just a week away, we thought it would be a good time to hit the streets of downtown Gainesville to ask...
Q&A: Author of restricted book in Hall County Schools talks story’s...
The author of one of the most challenged books in the country recently discussed the impact of book bans and restrictions.
Georgia jumps, Ohio State, Indiana, Texas A&M stay 1-2-3, and what...
Georgia got a boost to No. 4, Ohio State, Indiana and Texas A&M stayed in the top three and, in what is beginning to...
New book expands Aflac support for children
In collaboration with bestselling children’s book author Sheri Fink and Astronaut Kellie Gerardi, Aflac has released a new children’s book, “Beyond Words”, highlighting the...
Naked intruder arrested, charged with child molestation and burglary
BALDWIN — The Baldwin Police Department has arrested a 19-year-old man following an incident in the Chandler Heights subdivision on November 15, 2025. The...
Critics warn proposal to accelerate construction permitting in Georgia threatens water...
(Georgia Recorder) — Proponents of a bill designed to speed up the construction permitting process say the changes are needed to address a lack...
NGCF awards $200,000 in Opportunity Grants to North Georgia nonprofits
GAINESVILLE — Four North Georgia nonprofits will share $200,000 in Opportunity Grants from the North Georgia Community Foundation (NGCF) to expand youth programs, education...
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