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Arrest made after human remains found in Cornelia, sheriff's office says

Cornelia · Cornelia

Arrest made after human remains found in Cornelia, sheriff's office says

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Authorities from multiple law enforcement agencies responded to a crime scene in Cornelia early Thursday after human remains were discovered as part of a Rockdale County homicide investigation.See the Story

Union County hires Rob Stowe as new head football coach

Habersham County · Habersham County

Union County hires Rob Stowe as new head football coach

Thursday night, the Union County board approved Rob Stowe as the new head coach for the Panthers. He takes over after Michael Perry left for the Flowery Branch opening. Stowe has over two decades of coaching experience, and has head coaching stops at Gilmer and Wilcox County. At Gilmer from 2003-2006, he went 7-33 across four seasons. He then had other non head coaching stops that included Rabun County, where he was a part of the first playoff r…See the Story

Young Harris man charged with animal cruelty in Towns County

Animal Cruelty · Habersham County

Young Harris man charged with animal cruelty in Towns County

A person was arrested in Towns County in early January after allegedly keeping animals in deplorable conditions, according to the Towns County Sheriff’s Office. The Towns County Sheriff’s Office responded to the animal cruelty complaint on Old Chicken Farm Road in Young Harris on January 6. During the investigation, authorities allegedly discovered multiple cats living in unsanitary and distressing conditions. Authorities say the animals were …See the Story

Habersham County · Habersham County

White County promotes Josh Taylor as their next Assistant Chief in Fire Services

White County has promoted a longtime firefighter to a top position. White County Public Safety announced the promotion of Josh Taylor to the rank of assistant chief in the Fire Services Division earlier this week. A special pinning ceremony took place on February 20 at the White County Emergency Operations Center, where family, friends, colleagues and county officials gathered to honor Taylor’s career milestone. Taylor’s journey with White Coun…See the Story

Habersham County · Habersham County

UNG students gain insight into poultry industry through expo

Twenty-eight students from the University of North Georgia (UNG) gained valuable insights into the poultry industry, participating in nearly 100 interviews with employers at the International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) held from January 28-30 in Atlanta, Georgia. Among the attendees was Jacque Conner, a senior from Dawsonville, Georgia, pursuing a bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies. Conner, who earned her associate degree in…See the Story

Habersham County · Habersham County

Murphy twins lead Banks to third straight Elite 8 and 20th straight win

Banks County led wire to wire on Friday night at home to beat Washington County, 57-44 to reach their third straight Elite 8. The win also was the 20th straight for the #3-ranked Lady Leopards (23-5). Banks held an early lead throughout the low-scoring first. Ryleigh Murphy had a pair of clutch 3-pointers, and Cannon Collier got a shot to go just before the horn to stake Banks to a 6-point lead at 13-7. MORE State playoff Sweet 16 results Ryleig…See the Story

Habersham County · Habersham County

State playoff Sweet 16 results

In Sweet 16 action Friday night, the Banks, Rabun, and Athens Christian girls kept their playoff hopes alive, while Jefferson, Tallulah Falls, and Union saw their seasons end. The Habersham Central Lady Raiders and White County Lady Warriors play Saturday for a shot at moving on to the Elite 8. Meanwhile, 7 Northeast Georgia boys’ teams take to the court Saturday, hoping to keep their state championship dreams alive. Now Habersham and BLITZ Spor…See the Story

Habersham County · Habersham County

Cleveland business helps with North Carolina relief efforts

CLEVELAND, Ga. – We are all feeling the effects of the cold winter weather, especially the families in North Carolina, which are still recovering from Hurricane Helene. However, a powerful partnership with a company in Cleveland has provided warmth and relief to families there. Project Healing Heat, a collaborative initiative between disaster relief nonprofit Fill the Needs and Southern Legacy Wood Products in Cleveland has delivered over 500 to…See the Story

Habersham County · Habersham County

Lions survive scare at Huntingdon, Hill scores career-high 29 in 76-71 win

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Behind a monster performance from Andelin Hill, Piedmont women’s basketball escaped a road scare at Huntingdon, 76-71, on Friday afternoon in Montgomery, Alabama. After the Lions jumped out to a double digit lead early in the first quarter, the Hawks responded to get back in the contest quickly and it was a tightly contested game from that point forward, until Piedmont was able to eke out the win late. In a season full of big-…See the Story

Basketball · Habersham County

Men's basketball concludes regular season at Huntingdon

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Piedmont men’s basketball concluded the regular season at Huntingdon Friday evening with a 94-84 loss. The Lions now await the seeding for the CCS Tournament which is slated to begin with first round match-ups on Tuesday. The Lions were never able to claim the lead in this one as Huntingdon secured the lead less than two minutes into the contest. The Hawks used a 12-2 run midway through the first half to open up the game and m…See the Story

Habersham County · Habersham County

Caroline Odum builds community at Piedmont University through Zeta Tau Alpha

It’s 2:15 PM, and I’m late for my call with Caroline Odum, President of Piedmont University’s Zeta Tau Alpha. My 17-month-old had been resisting arrest (nap), and I am now 15 minutes behind for all of my scheduled appointments. However, Miss Odum, a kind-hearted elementary education major, graciously accepts my apology and proceeds with our call. I can tell she’s pretty by the tone of her voice. I picture clothes purchased from Dress Up and perf…See the Story

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