1+ day, 19+ hour ago   (684+ words) BALDWIN, Ga. — The proposed Cook Construction development will take center stage Tuesday as the Baldwin City Council holds its first public hearing on a request to annex and rezone approximately 45 acres of unincorporated Habersham County. The meeting begins at 6 p.m....

12+ hour, 27+ min ago   (547+ words) Five people were wounded in a shooting involving multiple suspects at Virginia State University early Saturday, prompting a campus lockdown and police investigation just as students got ready for a new school year. It happened near the university’s Quad Annexes,…...

15+ hour, 40+ min ago   (517+ words) Commerce secured a blowout win over White County on Friday in a final tune-up at home, ending the varsity session with a 54-3 win (60-10 the true final). The Tigers scored 37 unanswered points after the Warriors notched a field goal in the…...

14+ hour, 58+ min ago   (504+ words) HIAWASSEE, Ga. — What makes British pop icon Peter Noone think he’s still got it? Well, good news—he does. The leader of “Herman’s Hermits,” age 78, appeared at Anderson Music Hall at the Georgia Mountain Fair with his band Friday night,…...

16+ hour, 17+ min ago   (623+ words) CLAYTON, Ga. — The Clayton Police Department will welcome a new chief later this month as the city continues rebuilding stability within the agency following a period of leadership changes. The Clayton City Council unanimously approved Kevin Marsteller as the city’s…...

17+ hour, 3+ min ago   (150+ words) FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ga. — Strong thunderstorms moving through parts of Northeast Georgia Saturday afternoon could bring gusty winds and small hail. The National Weather Service issued a Special Weather Statement for central Franklin, Stephens and southwestern Habersham counties through 4:30 p.m. Saturday,…...

1+ day, 48+ min ago   (133+ words) nowgeorgia.com According to the volunteer organization at 11:12 pm, Wednesday night, Rescue 520, Engine 511 and three of our volunteers responded to the 8500 block of AL-169 on a report of a car driving off a bridge. At arrival crews found the driver…...

1+ day, 19+ hour ago   (505+ words) New jail financing, emergency radio system and public hearing among items on agenda CLARKESVILLE, Ga. — The Habersham County Board of Commissioners will consider authorizing approximately $50.2 million in general obligation bonds Monday as county officials continue preparations for construction of a…...

1+ day, 14+ hour ago   (534+ words) Atlanta Falcons edge rusher James Pearce Jr. will be suspended for the first eight games of the 2026 season for violating the league’s personal conduct policy, the league announced Friday. Pearce was arrested in February following a domestic dispute with his…...

1+ day, 12+ hour ago   (206+ words) nowgeorgia.com The Columbus Police Department has formally charged two murder suspects in connection with the shooting death of 21-year-old Jay’Veon Bell. On June 22, 2026, officers responded to the area of 31st Avenue and Delta Street in reference to a shooting. Bell…...