LOCAL NEWS

Habersham County — A Habersham County school bus was involved in a traffic accident Friday afternoon, February 13, along Highway 365. According to school officials, the accident occurred at approximately 2:50 p.m. while the bus was traveling northbound on the highway. Superintendent Patrick Franklin confirmed that no students were on the bus at the time of the accident . The bus driver was not injured, and the driver of the other vehicle involved also reported no injuries. Th

By: Brian Willmeier A Toccoa woman who faces charges for the death of her child has been arrested after police say she failed to appear in court. Toccoa police arrested Victoria Galliher on Friday, Feb. 13, after she allegedly failed to show up for court in connection with the 2022 death of her infant child – a case authorities say has drawn “significant attention within the community.” Galliher’s failure to report to court led to “immediate activation of outstanding warrants

Habersham County officials have released additional information regarding the upcoming special election to fill the District 3 seat on the Habersham County Board of Commissioners following the resignation of Commissioner Jimmy Tench. Tench’s resignation becomes effective February 13, 2026. At its regularly scheduled meeting on February 16, the Habersham County Board of Commissioners is expected to vote on a resolution calling for a special election to fill the remainder of Te

A historic motorsports facility in Banks County is one step closer to reopening after county leaders voted to allow racing to return to the former Atlanta Dragway property. In the words of Commissioner Chris Ausburn, "Start your engines!" On February 10, the Banks County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a conditional use permit allowing a drag racing facility to operate again on the 318-acre site located near Banks Crossing in Commerce. The property is home to the

By: Brian Wellmeier Photo: White County Sheriff's Office A traffic stop in White County led to the arrests of two people and the seizure of large amounts of illegal drugs earlier this week. Police say deputies with the White County Sheriff’s Office conducted concentrated patrols along Hwy. 75 South near the Donald Alexander area on Monday, Feb. 9, leading to the traffic stop and subsequent drug arrests. According to authorities, the stop was initiated for a traffic violation