Brian Wellmeier

By: Brian Wellmeier Photo: Town Hall Meeting/Brian Wellmeier New rules for countywide development were considered by the Habersham community after more than 100 residents packed Ruby C. Fulbright Aquatic Center on Monday, April 13. During Monday's town hall, county officials said revisions had already been made to the current draft of the Unified Development Ordinance. Planning and Zoning Director Mike Beecham said the section addressing derelict vehicles had been removed from the proposal....

By: Brian Wellmeier A suspect was shot and killed Wednesday after opening fire on deputies during a pursuit along Interstate 85, according to the Banks County Sheriff’s Office. Police say the incident occurred April 8 near the 150-mile marker on I-85. Deputies were responding to a BOLO issued out of Jackson County in connection with a reported road rage incident when they located the suspect vehicle and attempted a traffic stop. Authorities said the driver refused to stop, leading deputies on...

By: Brian Wellmeier As the May primary approaches, two Republican candidates have qualified for the District 2 seat on the Habersham County Commission. Former commissioner Andrea Harper will face local business owner Shelley Tullis in the May 19 primary. The winner will advance to the Nov. 3 general election, as current Commissioner Dustin Mealor’s term expires Dec. 31. The candidate elected in November will be sworn in in January. WCHM Radio spoke with both candidates. They are presented...