ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia’s public safety chief says he’s stepping down just weeks after an entire graduating class of the State Patrol’s Trooper School was fired...
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Georgia’s public safety chief resigns after cheating scandal
INSURING VALENTINE’S DAY JEWELRY
ATLANTA - (PRESS RELEASE) - With Valentine’s Day nearly upon us, Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King would like to remind Georgians to check their homeowner’s insurance policies to see if they include coverage for expensive jewelry.
“Diamonds,...
Flash Flood Watch until 7 p.m. Tuesday
Demorest - The City of Demorest is warning of a Flash Flood Watch until 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11.
"HEAVY RAINFALL AND POTENTIAL FLASH FLOODING THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY," the alert reads.
A slow-moving frontal boundary will continue...
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Tacky Prom Coming To Cornelia Soon
CORNELIA - (PRESS RELEASE) - The City of Cornelia and the Cornelia Hospitality & Tourism Board will host the Tacky Prom on Friday, February 21, 8-11 PM at Common Ground Cornelia, 643 Irvin St., Cornelia.
The theme for...
NGTC Foundation Announces New Agriculture Scholarship
Clarkesville (PRESS RELEASE) —The North Georgia Technical College Foundation has announced a new scholarship established for students enrolled in the Agriculture program at North Georgia Technical College.
The Hugh and...
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Crawford Announces Bid For Re-Election, Says It Will Be Last Term
UPDATED: 02/10/2020 - Habersham Co. - Habersham County Commissioner Natalie Crawford announced that she will be seeking re-election but that this will be her last term.
“This will be my last run for county commissioner,”...
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Tricia Hise Announces District 50 State Senate Bid Saying, “I think the one thing that sets me apart from any other candidate in this race, is that I am the total package.”
Habersham Co. - Tricia Hise announced her plans to run for the Senate District 50 seat earlier this week.
“I had received an overwhelming amount of phone call, text messages, and support from the entire district...
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Clarkesville Residents Awakened By Fallen Tree
Habersham Co. - Earlier this morning, Clarkesville residents were awakened by a tree falling on their home.
At 5:37 a.m. Friday morning, Feb. 7, Habersham 911 received a call for a tree down on a residence at 220 Park Place Drive in Clarkesville...
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2 HR Delay For Habersham Schools Friday
Habersham Co. - Habersham County Schools will be on a two-hour delay Friday, Feb. 7.
The delay is for both students and staff.
The delay is said to allow road officials to be able to access the road conditions in the morning. Superintendent...
Georgia Department of Transportation Offers Advice for Driving in Heavy Rain
By: GDOT - PRESS RELEASE - In the midst of Severe Weather...
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Cornelia Man Remains in Jail For Sexual Exploitation of Children
Habersham Co. - A Cornelia man remains in jail on two counts of Sexual Exploitation of Children.
The GBI Child Exploitation and Computer Crimes Unit executed a search warrant at Daniel Jennings’ residence in Cornelia, during...
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Remembering Sam Tolbert
Habersham Co. - Samuel Linton Tolbert, 72, of Clarkesville passed away in the early morning hours of Wednesday, Feb. 5 following a battle with cancer.
Born in Mt. Airy, Georgia on March 28, 1947, Tolbert was the youngest son of Boyd...
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Habersham Sheriff Joey Terrell Seeking 4th Term
Habersham Co. - Earlier this week, Habersham County Sheriff Joey Terrell made the announcement that he will be seeking re-election as sheriff.
“I thank the Lord every day that I’ve been blessed to serve as the sheriff...
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Rainy Weather Brings Dangerous Driving Conditions: 2 Morning Wrecks
Habersham Co. - Early morning rain has resulted in dangerous driving conditions, causing two accidents in the area this morning.
Habersham County Emergency Services Director Chad Black tells WCHM, "we had two calls. First call came in around...
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Demorest Man Arrested After Car Chase
Habersham Co. - What was called in as a reported drunk driver let officers on a car chase to catch the suspect.
This past Sunday, Habersham County issued a BOLO (Be On The Lookout) for a silver 2005 Ford Explorer with a potentially intoxicated...
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Cornelia Attorney Announces Candidacy for State Senate
Habersham Co. - Thomas "Bo" Hatchett announced he will be running for the District 50 Georgia State Senate Seat.
“To my friends, my family, and my community: Since Senator John K. Wilkinson’s announcement to run for the...
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Rush Limbaugh says he’s been diagnosed with lung cancer
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Conservative radio host and Republican kingmaker Rush Limbaugh said he’s been diagnosed with advanced lung cancer.
Addressing...
3 Injured in Sunday Night Wreck
Three people were injured during a wreck on Toccoa Hwy in Clarkesville Sunday night.
The accident is reported to have occurred at 7:45 p.m. on Toccoa Hwy at the intersection with Ellison St.
Vehicle...
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Ferguson Resigns from HEMC Board of Directors
Habersham Co. - Jeff Ferguson, Chairman, Habersham EMC Board of Directors, announced his resignation at the close of today’s monthly board meeting.
Ferguson cited his growing business and time demands in his resignation.
"After...
UPDATE: Gunman in Barrett Road shooting arrested by Winder PD
UPDATE - Hall Co. – Officers with the Winder Police Department have apprehended the gunman in the Friday morning, Jan. 31, shooting incident that occurred in the 2,900 block of Barrett Road off of U.S. 129/Athens Highway in Hall County.
During...
Red Slips Going Out Feb. 1st For Property Taxes
Habersham Co. - Anyone who has not paid their property taxes will likely find a red slip coming their way Saturday, Feb. 1.
Habersham County Tax Commissioner June Black-Warren talks about how the past tax collection went.
“It...
Cornelia Train Depot is a Super Museum
Cornelia - PRESS RELEASE - The Historic Cornelia Train Depot Museum will take part in the Georgia Historical Society’s Super Museum Sunday for a second year.
Over 100 sites across Georgia will participate including the...
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Deitra Gray Named NGTC’s 2020 GOAL Winner
Clarkesville PRESS RELEASE — Deitra “Didi” Gray from Toccoa, Ga., was named North Georgia Technical College’s 2020 Georgia Occupational Award for Leadership (GOAL) student at today’s Habersham Rotary meeting. Nominated by her instructor...
Hall County Sheriff’s Office investigating Barrett Road shooting
Hall Co. - The Hall County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that occurred outside of a residence early Friday morning, January 31, 2020.
According to Lieutenant Greg Cochran, "At approximately 01:20 a.m., sheriff’s deputies...
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US reports 1st case of person-to-person spread of new virus
NEW YORK - By MIKE STOBBE (AP) — For the first time in the U.S., the new virus from China has spread from one person to another, health officials said...
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Georgia State Patrol fires 30-plus new troopers for cheating
AP - An entire graduating class of the Georgia State Patrol’s Trooper School has been fired or resigned amid a cheating scandal, the state’s public safety chief...
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Habersham Commissioner Announces Bid State Senate
Habersham Co. - Days after his announcement of not seeking re-election as Habersham County Commission Chairman, Dr. Stacy Hall announced that he will place his hat in for the State Senate race.
"Our North Georgia way of life is under attack,"...
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TFS Announces 2019 STAR Student and Teacher
Tallulah Falls - PRESS RELEASE - One of the most anticipated highlights of the Tallulah Falls School academic year is the announcement of the STAR Student and Teacher.
Senior Jihee Han of South Korea earned the highest...
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Local Artist Opens Door To Creativity
Tallulah Falls - PRESS RELEASE - Upper school art students at Tallulah Falls School learned more about the art world through the lens of a working artist on Jan. 24.
Tam Tilley of Tallulah Falls is a painter who works...
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State Senator John Wilkinson Announces for Congress
State Senator John Wilkinson announced today that he plans to run for the 9th District Congressional seat.
This election will be to replace Congressman Doug Collins, who has announced that he will be running for a seat in...
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Congressman Doug Collins Announces Running For U.S. Senate
Doug Collins appeared this morning on Fox News Channel's “Fox and Friends” to announce his decision to run for U.S. Senate in the Nov. 3 special election to fill former...
Traffic In Clarkesville Beginning Wednesday At 8 A.M.
Clarkesville - The City of Clarkesville issued a traffic alert for Wednesday, Jan. 29, beginning at 8 a.m.
The alert reads "Swain Drive from Bartley Wilbanks Road to Leyland Hills will be closed due to construction. The road should reopen around...
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Cornelia Man Dies Week After Minor Wreck, Toccoa Man Charged With Vehicular Homicide
Habersham Co. - Bruce Douglas Cram has been charged with vehicular homicide after Dec. 7 wreck.
According to the Georgia State Patrol report, the wreck occurred at 8:33 a.m. on Dec. 7, at Level Grove Road at the GA 365 southbound entrance...
Collins Expected To Try Ousting New GA Senator In GOP Battle
ATLANTA - By JEFF AMY and ALAN FRAM (AP) — Georgia Rep. Doug Collins, an ardent ally of President Donald Trump and vocal opponent of his impeachment, is...
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Friday Is Last Day To Apply For HEMC Walter Harrison Scholarship
Habersham Co. - Friday, Jan. 31, is the last day to submit applications for the Walter Harrison Scholarship.
The Walter Harrison...
Gov. Kemp: Georgia Breaks Jobs Records in 2019, Hits All-Time Low for Unemployment
Atlanta - PRESS RELEASE - Governor Brian P. Kemp today applauded record job and employment numbers for 2019. Georgia added over 70,000 jobs over the past twelve months, setting a record for total number of jobs at 4.65 million.
The...
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Mt. Airy Wreck Suspected To Be Result Of Road Rage
Habersham Co. - An accident in Mt. Airy is suspected to be the result of road rage between two vehicles.
On Saturday, Jan. 25, emergency personnel was called out to GA 365 South near Cody Road in response to an overturned...
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Habersham County Commission Chairman Stacy Hall Announces He Will Not Seek Re-Election
Habersham Co. - Habersham County Commission Chairman Stacy Hall announced today, Friday, Jan. 23, that he will not seek re-election for the District 1 seat on the Habersham County Board of Commissioners.
“It has been my...
Habersham Schools To Hold Lottery Drawing Registration for Pre-K
Habersham Co. - Habersham...
UPDATE: Demorest Fire Called In By Arrested Man Charged With Arson
UPDATE: Demorest - On Jan. 22, Investigators with the Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner’s Office arrested Logan Michael, 22, of Demorest, for one count of Arson in the First Degree.
The charge stems from his involvement in setting fire...
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Community Help Needed To ID Theft Suspect
Habersham Co. - Habersham County Sheriff's Office is asking for the community's help in identifying an individual involved in a theft investigation.
On Dec. 7, 2019, deputies were advised of an entering auto that occurred at the Habersham Aquatic...
Ga DNR Warns of Scam: "Buy Licenses ONLY From Georgia DNR Website"
PRESS RELEASE - A scam license website has been detected by the Georgia DNR Law Enforcement Division.
This site appears...
UPDATE: Arrest Made In Overnight Apartment Fire
UPDATE - Demorest - 22-year-old Logan Joel Michael has been arrested and charged with first-degree arson in response to the late-night apartment fire.
The fire occurred at the residence of 2299 Double Bridge Rd. in Demorest...
1 Arrested In Overnight Demorest Fire
Demorest - An overnight structure fire in Demorest is being ruled arson.
The fire occurred at the residence of 2299 Double Bridge Rd. in Demorest Tuesday night.
Habersham County 911 dispatched emergency...
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Tuesday Afternoon Wreck Leaves 1 Dead
Habersham Co. - A Tuesday afternoon wreck claimed the life of one Athens woman.
Emergency personnel was dispatched to Ga 365 in Demorest, south of Double Bridge Road, at approximately 3:40 p.m. Tuesday.
When...
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Helen Sailor Serving Aboard USS Gerald R. Ford
A Helen sailor is sailing on the Atlantic Ocean while serving aboard the USS Gerald R. Ford.
Aviation Electronics Technician 1st Class Anthony Thompson, from Helen, is assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) aircraft intermediate maintenance...
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Two Men Arrested During Undercover Human Trafficking Operation
Banks Co. - Two men were arrested after Banks County Sheriff’s Office recently conducted an undercover operation targeting human trafficking, prostitution and sex crimes at a local business in the Banks Crossing area.
The investigation...
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Banks County Coach Arrested For Alleged Sexual Contact With Student
Banks Co. - An East Jackson High School assistant coach was released on bail after being arrested for allegedly having sexual contact with a student.
On Jan. 15, Michael Lee Stanley, 29, of Royston was taken into custody and charged with charged...
Attention Ga Lottery Players: Be Aware of Scams
Habersham Co. - Habersham County Sheriff took to Facebook once again to warn the community of another scam.
The post reads, "Beware of scams that claim to be affiliated with the Georgia Lottery Corporation."
"If...
GA House of Reps. Passes Resolution Which Recognizes 911 and Public Safety Telecommunicators As First Responders In GA
PRESS RELEASE - The Georgia House of Representatives passed House Resolution 885, which recognizes 911 and public safety telecommunicators as first responders in Georgia.
The Resolution identifies the critical roles performed,...
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TFS Celebrates Loan Pay-Off
Tallulah Falls - PRESS RELEASE - With a dramatic flourish, school leadership celebrated the pay-off of outstanding debt incurred in 2002 for dorm renovations at Tallulah Falls School. The school retired the $3 million loan for Westmoreland Hall and...
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Mt. Airy Woman Charged With Murder, Aggravated Assault, Tampering With Evidence, And Cruelty To Children
Mt. Airy - A stabbing call in Mt. Airy resulted in one dead at the scene.
On Saturday, Jan. 18 at approximately 11:05 p.m., Habersham County E911 Dispatch received an emergency call in reference to a possible stabbing at...
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Habersham County Emergency Personnel Injured During Saturday Call
Habersham Co. - A Habersham County Emergency Personnel was injured during a Saturday evening response call.
“On Saturday evening at 17:00 (5 p.m.), Cornelia Fire and Habersham County Emergency Services M-12 was requested...
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E. Lane Gresham Candidate for Clarkesville City Council
Habersham Co. - According to Habersham County Elections Superintendent Laurel Ellison, “The only person that qualified for the City of Clarkesville Post 1 Council Seat by Friday, January 10, 2020 was E. Lane Gresham.”
“I...
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Kemp Targets Surprise Billing, Pays Homage to Isakson With Parkinson’s Research Initiative
By: Andy Miller Georgia Health News - Gov. Brian Kemp pushed for a legislative remedy for the...
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South Habersham Middle School Named Governor's 2019 Award School
Habersham Co. - During the Board of Education monthly meeting, Superintendant Matthew Cooper mentioned that South Habersham Middle School was named a Governor's 2019 Award School.
On their website, the school writes “Congratulations...
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Fever chart: Earth had its hottest decade on record in 2010s
WASHINGTON - By SETH BORENSTEIN (AP) — The decade that just ended was by far the hottest ever measured on Earth, capped off by the second-warmest year...
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Habersham County Board of Education Elects New Chairman
Habersham Co. - Habersham County elected a new Chairman for the 2020 year.
Russ Nelson was elected as the Board of Education Chairman for the 2020 school year.
Nelson has served in previous years but...
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2 Hall County Sheriff's Deputies Escaped Injury During Tuesday Morning Traffic Stop
Hall Co. - PRESS RELEASE - Two Hall County Sheriff’s Deputies escaped injury during an incident that unfolded early Tuesday morning, Jan. 14, during a traffic stop.
At approximately 1:10 a.m., Deputies pulled an adult male driver over on Mill...
Cornelia Drinking Water Safe
Cornelia, Ga – The City of Cornelia announced today that the drinking water is safe.
In an email statement, City Manager Dee Anderson writes "In December we announced that our annual lead and copper tests yielded a high...
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First Lady's GRACE Commission, DOAS to Implement Anti-Human Trafficking Training, Host Self-Defense Classes
Atlanta, GA - Today (January 13) First Lady Marty Kemp and the Georgians for Refuge, Action, Compassion, and Education (GRACE) Commission, in collaboration with the Georgia Department of Administrative Services (DOAS), launched Human Trafficking...
Habersham County Officially A 2nd Amendment Sanctuary County
Habersham Co. - Georgia’s first Second Amendment Sanctuary County is officially Habersham County after the Monday night monthly commission meeting, with a 5-0 vote.
The resolution states in part that “that all federal...
UPDATE: 2 Vehicle Wrecks Less Than 1 Hour Apart Monday Afternoon
UPDATE: Habersham Co. - Two vehicle accidents occurred less than an hour apart Monday afternoon.
Emergency Services Director Chad Black tells WCHM that around "15:34 (3:34 p.m.) Habersham County 911 received a call reporting...
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Chance to Win $2,000 for GA Students Between Ages 13-19
Georgia students between the ages of 13 to 19 have a chance to win a $2,000 scholarship for just talking about speeding.
Drive Safe Atlanta 2020 is currently accepting entries for their PSA challenge.
The...
Search Continues For Suspect Who Fled On Foot
Habersham Co. - The search continues for the suspect who fled on foot after the Wednesday morning wreck.
Habersham deputies resorted to a K9 search after the incident the occurred Wednesday, Jan. 8, around 5:30 a.m. on “GA 115 West of Habersham...
Doug Collins Apologizes After "Democrats Are In Love With Terrorists" Statement
Congressman Doug Collins (R-GA), took to social media to apologize for his statement earlier this week stating that Democrats are “in love with terrorists.”
Collins appeared on Lou Dobbs Tonight, where he said “They’re...
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NGTC Open House Scheduled for March 2020
Clarkesville - High school students and family members interested in learning about potentially enrolling at North Georgia Technical College are invited to the Spring 2020 Open House in March on all three campuses.
The Blairsville open...
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Richard Navarro Wins Spelling Bee
Habersham Co. - South Habersham Middle School's Richard Navarro was recently titled the Habersham County 2020 Scripps Spelling Bee winner.
The System Spelling Bee is an annual event and was held in the Habersham Central Performing...
Chamber Of Commerce Welcome Habersham Residents To Join In Capitol Trip
Habersham County Chamber of Commerce is inviting any Habersham County resident wishing to visit the State Capitol in Atlanta and visit with legislators to sign up for the Habersham County Day at the Capitol.
The event will...
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NGTC and UNG Sign Agreement Allowing Students To Transfer
Habersham Co. - North Georgia Technical College (NGTC) and the University of North Georgia (UNG) recently signed a new articulation agreement that allows students to transfer additional credit courses between the institutions. Under this new Complete...
Morning Wreck Causes Suspect To Flee Scene
Habersham Co. - Habersham deputies resorted to a K9 search after an early morning wreck led to one suspect fleeing on foot.
The incident occurred Wednesday, Jan. 8, around 5:30 a.m. on “GA 115 West of Habersham Mills Road,”...
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Family And Friends Gather To Watch Cornelia Mayor Being Sworn In
Cornelia - Cornelia has a new mayor and his name is John Borrow.
The Cornelia Community House was filled with family and friends of Borrow alongside Cornelia residents who showed up to watch their newly elected mayor be sworn...
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NGTC Announces President's List and Honor Roll for Fall 2019 Semester
Habersham Co. - North Georgia Technical College recently announced students named to the President’s List and Honor Roll for fall semester 2019.
The President’s List recognizes full-time students with a 4.0 GPA.
The Honor Roll recognizes...
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HEMC Accepting Applications for 2020 Washington Youth Tour
Habersham Co. - One hundred four motivated high school students from Georgia, representing 38 electric membership cooperatives (EMCs), answered a call to leadership on the 2019 Washington Youth Tour (WYT) last June.
The weeklong, all-expenses-paid...
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HEMC Accepting Applications for Walter Harrison Scholarship
Habersham Co. - Habersham EMC wants to help ease the financial burden of attaining a college degree with the Walter Harrison Scholarship.
The Walter Harrison Scholarship is a program sponsored by Georgia’s electric membership corporations (EMCs),...
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NGHS Reaches Agreement with Anthem
PRESS RELEASE - Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield have announced an agreement on a new contract that covers the care NGHS provides to Anthem commercial (employer-sponsored) health plan members.
“I’m...
HEMC CONTRACTORS WORKING ON SYSTEM INVENTORY
Habersham Co. - An HEMC contractor, Davey Resources Group (DRG), will begin an electric system inventory in the Baldwin area this week. Affected areas at this time include Duncan Bridge Road, Hwy. 365, BC Grant Road, Charlie Davis Road, Wilbanks Road,...
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Pre-Legislative Breakfast Coming Up
Habersham Co. - Today is the last day to RSVP for the Pre-Legislative Breakfast being held next Tuesday.
Senator John Wilkinson along with Representatives Terry Rogers and Chris Erwin will be on hand Tuesday morning, January 7, at 7:30 a.m.,...
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Georgia Launches 2020 Census Campaign
PRESS RELEASE - Today Governor Brian P. Kemp announced the official launch of Georgia's 2020 Census campaign - Every. One. Counts. - led by the state's Complete Count Committee. Every. One. Counts. is a marketing campaign to secure strong participation...
What To Do For "Non-Emergency" 911 Calls
Habersham Co. - If you've ever thought of what you should do if you have an emergency that is not big enough to call 911, you're not alone.
Habersham County 911 receives on average 120,000 “non-emergency” calls...
HEMC News
Habersham Co. - Habersham Electric Membership Corporation is asking the public to "Please disregard any collection notices received from third parties."
In a release, HEMC says "These notices are coming from information...
Ongoing Investigation For Car Pellet Gun Shootings
Habersham Co. - The Habersham County Sheriff’s office is investigating reports of three vehicles that have had windows shot out.
According to Habersham County Sheriff's Office Facebook, "One incident occurred near Burger King in Cornelia,...
Early Morning Fire Destroys Clarkesville Home
Clarkesville - Fire investigators are working to find the cause of an early morning fire in Clarkesville.
According to Habersham County Emergency Services Director Chad Black, "Habersham County 911 received a call at 01:54 this morning reporting...
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TFS senior awarded Georgia College Trustee scholarship
Tallulah Falls - A surprise visitor delivered welcome news to Sarah Edwards, a Tallulah Falls School (TFS) senior from Sautee Nacoochee. Jillian Bolak, regional admissions counselor for Georgia College was on campus Dec. 13, to present Edwards with...
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Georgia health agency warns of widespread flu, urges shots
By: APNEWS - Georgia’s public health agency is urging residents to get flu shots without delay, saying illnesses as widespread across the state.
The...
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Piedmont College and Lanier Technical College Sign Transfer Agreement
Habersham Co. - Officials with Lanier Piedmont College and Lanier Technical College have signed an articulation agreement that creates new education opportunities for Lanier Technical students who graduate with an associate’s degree in Early Childhood...
UPDATE: Two Involved In Friday Morning Wreck Facing Charges
Habersham Co. - The driver and passenger involved in the Friday morning wreck are now facing charges.
The two individuals were sent to the hospital after a single-vehicle accident happened on Hwy 105 between Ga. Hwy 115 and...
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Holiday Hours For Habersham County
Habersham Co. - Holiday-Trash Pickup Schedule for the City of Demorest:
Next week, there will only be ONE garbage pick up - on Monday, December 23.
If your garbage is normally collected on Tuesday, please have your garbage out...
Anoxic Brain Injury Puts Family In Medical Emergency
Tallulah Falls - Joseph (Jody) Teet decided to ask the public for help involving a local family who found themselves in a medical emergency.
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Local Mom Accepting Donations For NICU Christmas Baskets
Habersham Co. - A local mom, Madison Allen, is asking for the community’s help in creating NICU Christmas baskets.
Early Morning Wreck Sends 2 To Hospital, 1 Via Air Life
Habersham Co. - Two individuals were sent to the hospital after a morning wreck this morning.
The single-vehicle accident happened on Hwy 105 between Ga. Hwy 115 and 17 around 9:15 a.m.
According...
PSA: Cornelia Drinking Water
Cornelia - The City of Cornelia released a public service announcement today regarding lead in the city’s drinking water.
“Why should everyone want to know the facts about lead and drinking water,” the announcement...
Georgia posts record-breaking November
State Labor Commissioner Mark Butler said today that Georgia’s unemployment rate hit a historic low in November even as the state set records for employment, jobs, and workforce.
The series of records in November add up...
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Trump impeached on charges of abuse of power, obstruction
By: The Associated Press - President Donald Trump was impeached by the U.S. House of Representatives, becoming only the third American chief executive to be formally...
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TFS STUDENTS INITIATE RELIEF EFFORT AFTER HURRICANE DORIAN
Tallulah Falls - By: Nate Roys: Tallulah Falls Intern - After the devastating losses caused by Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas, two Tallulah Falls School (TFS) students hailing from the Bahamas decided to find a way to help, reports Nate Roys, TFS...
Georgia Businesses To Get Tax Break
Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler announced today that nearly 250,000 Georgia businesses will get a tax break in 2020.
The $45 million cut in unemployment insurance taxes is due to the state’s booming economy.
“I’m...
Hall County Death Investigation After Finding Skeletal Remains
Hall Co. - The Hall County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after human skeletal remains were discovered in the Flowery Branch area on Thursday afternoon, Dec. 12, 2019.
Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the initial call...
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NGTC Names Employee of the Year; Honors Service Award Recipients
North Georgia Technical College (NGTC) announced the 2019 Employee of the Year winner and celebrated milestone accomplishments of several employees at the college’s annual awards banquet held this week at the Clarkesville campus.
NGTC...
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NGTC Announces Distinguished Award Winners
North Georgia Technical College (NGTC) announced the college’s distinguished award winners for the Rick Perkins Award for Excellence in Technical Instruction and the Employee of the Year at the college’s recent annual awards holiday gathering.
Allyson...
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NGTC Received 3 Top Awards
North Georgia Technical College (NGTC) received three top awards honoring board members and volunteers at the annual Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) Leadership Conference in Savannah recently.
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TFS Names All In Students Of The Month
Tallulah Falls - Tallulah Falls School faculty and staff members have named the All In Students of the Month for November for exhibiting patriotism, the highlighted theme for the month.
Honored students are freshman Aarington...
"Rest assured the city’s drinking water is safe," Says Cornelia City Manager Dee Anderson
Cornelia – Cornelia City Manager Dee Anderson recently released a press release stating that the city is announcing that the water is safe to drink.
According to the release, "Our (City of Cornelia) water customers...
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Demorest Councilman John Popham Retirement
Demorest - The City of Demorest took to social media to invite the public to attend Councilman John Popham's retirement.
The post says, "Join us in celebration of 44 years of service to the City of Demorest Tuesday evening, December 17, 6:00-7:00...
Cold Weather House Tips From Insurance And Safety Fire Commissioner
PRESS RELEASE - As we approach the end of Winter Weather Preparedness Week (December 2-6), Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King has several important home maintenance tips for Georgia consumers to ensure they are protecting their belongings...
"Welcome To The Season Of Scams," Says Habersham County Sheriff
Habersham Co. - “Welcome to the season of scams.” This is what Habersham County Sheriff Joey Terrell posted on social media earlier today.
Terrell often reminds the public to be on the lookout for scams in the area and...
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NGTC Machine Tools Program Receives Donation from Haas
Habersham Co. - (PRESS RELEASE) - North Georgia Technical College Foundation recently received a $12,000 grant from the Gene Haas Foundation to support student scholarships and student competition teams. The scholarships will be awarded to students...
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Habersham County Sheriff Office Receives H.E.A.T Grant
Habersham Co. - Habersham County Sheriff’s Office recently announced it received a grant for $19754.59 from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS).
The grant, which will continue through September 2020,...
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Tallulah Falls Students Contribute Record Number Of Gifts To Operation Christmas Child
Tallulah Falls - Tallulah Falls School students contributed a record number of shoebox gifts to Operation Christmas Child, a ministry of the Christian relief organization Samaritan’s Purse.
TFS middle school students...
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Chamber Holds Ribbon Cutting For AirLife Georgia
Habersham Co. - The Habersham Chamber of Commerce welcomed the new AirLife Georgia base to the neighborhood with a celebratory ribbon-cutting Wednesday morning.
Back in July of this year, the Habersham County Board of Commissioners...
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Johnston & Stamey Responses To Election Results
Habersham Co. - Tim Stamey won the race for the vacant District 5 County Commissioner seat according to the runoff election results.
Runner up, Darrin Johnston took to social media to congratulate Stamey on his win. He writes, "Today was a great...
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Gov. Brian Kemp Remarks On Loeffler
Governor Brian Kemp recently announced his pick to replace Senator Johnny Isakson at the end of the year.
Kemp's remarks are below:
From the farm to the New York Stock Exchange, Kelly Loeffler has...
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Kelly Loeffler Named As Isakson Replacement
Kelly Loeffler was recently named by Governor Brian Kemp as the replacement for Senator Johnny Isakson, who will be leaving at the end of the year due to health reasons.
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Race For District 5 County Commissioner Seat Comes To An End
Habersham Co. - The results to see who will take the vacant district 5 county commissioner seat is in.
Early voting for the runoff election ended Nov. 27. According to the election results, there was around 1,045...
Georgia Awarded an "A" for Anti-Human Trafficking Efforts
(PRESS RELEASE) Recently, Shared Hope International awarded Georgia an "A" on the strength of its laws to combat sex trafficking - an improvement from the "B" received in 2018 and the "C" from the first report card in 2011.
"I...
Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner Gives Warning For Holiday Decorating
(PRESS RELEASE) Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King is urging Georgians to use caution while decorating their homes this holiday season.
“Some people tend to go above and beyond when it comes to decorating...
ARDEO Makes Gang-Related Arrests
A several month-long illegal drug and criminal street gang investigations conducted by the ARDEO ended with two search warrants being executed at two residences in Habersham County, GA. Multiple arrests was made from Tennessee and Georgia for various...
Commissioner King Urges Caution With Holiday Cooking
ATLANTA – Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King is urging Georgians to use caution while cooking this holiday season.
“Nine Georgians have perished in cooking-related fires this year. From 2014-2018, there...
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Hall County Takes Disciplinary Action Against Jail Division Employees
Hall Co. - The Hall County Sheriff’s Office has taken disciplinary action against a small group of Jail Division employees based on their conduct at work.
An internal investigation was launched in mid-November after allegations...
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Remembering Rep. Jay Powell
With the recent passing of State Rep. Jay Powell, Georgia officials are expressing their feelings regarding the loss.
Representatives Terry Roger, Doug Collins, along with Governor Brian Kemp are among those mourning...
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Burglary Suspect Wanted
Habersham Co. - Habersham County Sheriff Joey Terrell took to Facebook to ask the public for help regarding an alleged burglary.
Terrell writes that "On 11/24/19 at approximately 100 hrs. (1 a.m.), a silver in color hatchback passenger car drove...
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Community Thanksgiving To Be Held Thursday
Habersham Co. - For those who need some Thanksgiving Day company, you can find it at the Cornelia Community House this Thursday.
Phillip Kimbrell and his wife Paula will be hosting another Thanksgiving dinner for those who...
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Car Explosion Leaves 1 Injured
Habersham Co. - An explosion call reported earlier this morning near Living Faith Lane.
At 10:12 this morning, Habersham 911 received a call reporting some “type of explosion,” at Faith Lane off Hwy 105, Director...
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Early Voting Ends Tomorrow
Habersham Co. - If you are planning to vote in the upcoming runoff election, here is what you need to know.
The runoff election is set to be held on Dec. 3.
Early voting is set to end tomorrow,...
Thanksgiving Travel Forecasts
If your Thanksgiving Day travels involve driving through Atlanta, here’s what you need to know.
Chicken House Fire In Mt. Airy
UPDATED: Mt. Airy - Emergency personnel was called out to a chicken house fire in Mt. Airy earlier this morning.
According to a report sent out by Emergency Services Director Chad Black, the fire was reported at 313 Morris...
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Habersham First Responders Get Recognized
Habersham Co. - Habersham County E911 recently stated in an online post, that “Cornelia United Methodist Church presented an appreciation plaque and a letter from Lt. Governor Geoff Duncan and Representative Terry Rogers to Cornelia Police Dept.,...
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Clarkesville New City Manager Announced
UPDATED: Mt. Airy Woman Facing Several Charges After Wreck That Killed HCHS Student
UPDATED: Habersham Co. - Habersham Central High School (HCHS) is mourning the death of one of its students after an early morning wreck that occurred at 7:45 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20, on Camp Creek and Wilson Road.
“One...
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NGTC Announces Top Four GOAL Student Nominees
Clarkesville - North Georgia Technical College recently announced the top four students nominated to become the college’s 2020 Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL) recipient.
GOAL candidates are nominated by...
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Rabun County Fire Ruled Arson
Rabun Co. – Fire Investigators with the Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner’s Office are currently searching or information regarding a November 18 house fire that occurred around 4:05 P.M. in Clayton, Georgia.
“The...
Habersham Central Student Passes Away After Fatal Wreck
Habersham Co. - Habersham Central High School (HCHS) is mourning the death of one of its students after an early morning wreck.
The wreck occurred at 7:45 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20, on Camp Creek and Wilson Road, according...
Multiple Injured In Morning Wreck
Habersham Co. - A morning wreck on Camp Creek Road in Cornelia left four individuals injured.
The wreck happened around 8 a.m. Wednesday morning, Nov. 20.
According to emergency personnel, two individuals are suffering from minor...
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Investigation Involving School Sexting
Habersham Co. - After an explicit video making its way through Habersham County Schools, there is an investigation to see where the video started.
“Last week, some of our high schools dealt with a situation where a pornographic...
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Early Voting Happening Now
Habersham Co. - Early voting for Habersham County began Monday, Nov. 18 and is still underway.
There will be a runoff election on Dec. 3 for the Habersham County Commissioner District 5 seat that was left vacant after the...
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Sheriff Warns Of Electric Bill Scam
Habersham Co. - Habersham County Sheriff Joey Terrell is warning the public of an electric bill scam.
In an online post, Terrell says “People are posing as electric company employees calling and asking you to pay...
Clarkesville Man Dies In White County Wreck
White Co. - A Monday afternoon crash in White County left one dead.
70-year-old Edgar H. Jones, of Clarkesville, was driving a 1990 Toyota pickup truck on Lynch Mountain Road.
Authorities state...
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Baldwin P.D. Needs Help Identifying Woman
Baldwin - The Baldwin Police Department took to social media to ask the public for help in identifying a woman they believe mistakenly took someone else’s car keys.
The Saturday post states, “Okay Baldwin we need your...
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UPDATED: Irvin Street Apartment Hit Again With Fire, Ruled Arson
Cornelia - The same apartment complex that caught fire back in Aug. caught fire once again early this morning.
Cornelia Fire Chief Billy Joe Jenkins tells WHCM that the fire department was dispatched to the residence around...
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Terry Rogers Reappointed To Georgia Film Commission
On Wednesday, November 13, Governor Brian Kemp conducted swearing-in ceremonies for 18 appointees to serve on the Georgia Film, Music, and Digital Entertainment Commission.
Among those 18 was Georgia Representative Terry Rogers.
Rogers...
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Two Arrested In White County Traffic Stop
White Co. - On Friday, September, 13, at approximately 02:04 a.m., White County Sheriff’s deputies conducted a traffic stop on Hwy 129 in the area of Poppy Dr.
The traffic stop resulted in the seizure of approximately...
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Collins Introduces Legislation to Expand Broadband Access in Rural and Low-Income Communities
WASHINGTON (PRESS RELEASE) — Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.) reintroduced the Gigabit Opportunity (GO) Act (H.R. 5082) to encourage broadband development in economically disadvantaged communities.
“High-speed internet access...
UPDATE: Baldwin Home Invasion Suspects Arrested
Baldwin - The second suspect in the Oct. 13 home invasion has been arrested and is being held at the Habersham County Detention Center.
Warrants were been issued for Kevin Knox, 44, of Union, South Carolina for his involvement with the home invasion....
Georgia Sets Records in October
PRESS RELEASE - State Labor Commissioner Mark Butler said today that Georgia’s unemployment rate fell in October to tie the state’s all-time low, matching a record set nearly 20 years ago.
That record wasn’t the only...
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Banks County Fire Ruled Arson
Banks Co. - Fire Investigators with the Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner’s Office have determined a fire that occurred just after 8:20 p.m. on Friday, November 8, at a Banks County storage building was intentionally set.
The...
Subfreezing Temps Expected for Tonight
Habersham Co. - Subfreezing temperatures are expected tonight with lows forecasted to be in the low 20's.
The public is asked to "Please protect your outside faucets and allow indoor faucets to drip. This will aid in preventing...
Home Heating Safety Tips
PRESS RELEASE - With below-freezing temperatures expected in parts of Georgia this week, Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King has several important home heating safety tips for Georgia consumers to ensure they are protecting their...
13 Arrested in Rabun County Investigation
Rabun Co. - The Rabun County Sheriff’s Office and the GBI - Appalachian Regional Drug Enforcement Office (ARDEO) has successfully conducted a lengthy, joint investigation which included violations of Prohibited Activities under the Racketeering...
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UPDATE: Boil Water Advisory Lifted
Clarkesville - The boil water advisory for Stewart Ln and Circle Drive Ln has been lifted.
Original Story:...
Family Loses Everything Due to Late Night Fire
Habersham Co. - A pregnant woman of 32 weeks is among the two residents who lost their home late last night due to a fire.
“Last night at roughly 10:36 p.m. we received a call for a report of a structure fire in the 100...
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Cleveland Restaurant Catches Fire
Cleveland - A Cleveland restaurant caught fire this morning, just before 11 a.m.
Authorities were dispatched to J.W. Reed’s Tavern, located at the corner of North Main Street (U.S. 129) and Ga. 75, to find it...
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Man Arrested In Rabun Co. Faces 17 Charges
Rabun Co. - On Oct. 30, dispatch provided a BOLO to all law enforcement officers in the county for a possible impaired driver.
The 911 caller stated that the vehicle was driving all over the roadway. Our deputy was...
