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From bank robberies and gunfights to moonshine operations, jailbreaks, and even hog thefts, Lumpkin County’s past is anything but quiet. Visitors can step back into these gripping chapters of North Georgia history during a special urban hike at the Dahlonega Gold Museum State Historic Site on Sundays, January 18th and 25th, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., and Thursdays, January 22nd and 29th, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. This guided experience introduces guests to some of the most colorful

Firefighters battle an active fire during emergency operations. (Image for illustrative purposes) There were no injuries to civilians or emergency personnel that have been reported, but the cause of the fire remains under investigation. Thursday, January 8, 2026, at 3:58 a.m. on Harris Street in Mt. Airy, the Habersham County Emergency Services responded to a residential structure fire. Multiple units were dispatched to the scene and upon arrival encountered a 1,000-square-fo

Joel Compton has been hired and has officially assumed his duties as a school resource officer, completing the Sheriff's Office goal of placing an SRO in every county school. Compton's addition brings the number of Habersham County Sheriff's Office SROs to 12. School resource officers are specially selected and trained law enforcement officers who work collaboratively within school environments. Their role includes providing a law enforcement presence while building positive

WCHM Radio is excited to announce the launch of our brand-new website, designed with our listeners in mind. Our goal is to provide you with the most relevant and engaging content that reflects the heartbeat of our community. Whether you’re looking for local news, upcoming events, or the latest in sports, our website has something for everyone. What You Can Expect Our new website is packed with features that cater to the interests and needs of our audience. Here’s a glimpse o

The Cornelia Soup Kitchen is once again serving love on a plate, but they need a little extra help this week. LeeAnn and Bill Waller are preparing for the Saturday meal on August 30th at 11:30 a.m., and supplies are running low.

White County is announcing the launch of whitecountyflost.com, an informational website designed to educate citizens and voters about the proposed Floating Local Option Sales Tax (FLOST) appearing on the November 2025 ballot.