Northeast Georgia Local Pulse

• Audit results: Of 758 Flock searches reviewed, 85 (11%) were flagged as anomalous, with 41 entries still under manual review.
• Key issues: Many...

• Dewpoints fell to the low 50s in Helen (52) and Clarkesville (53), with similar readings across mountain and foothill communities, creating drier,...

Hall County's recall push against Sheriff Gerald Couch is racing toward the Sept. 3 deadline but remains far short of its goal.

• Organizers from...

Providence Christian senior Lauren Thomas won Stage 1 of the North Georgia Two Mile Stage Races hosted by East Jackson on Saturday, clocking 12:36.82...

Smiles for Miles is collecting dresses, accessories, and ties for its annual “Once Upon a Dress” event, helping local students gear up for homecoming through community donations.

Habersham Central's football schedule starts with an away game at Hart County on August 21 at 7:30pm. Locals can watch the replay or view the box score online.

Flock cameras traced an 83-year-old Franklin County woman's vehicle across multiple counties, locating her safely on I-75 nearly four hours from home...

Local teams delivered mixed results in Friday's action:

• White County routed East Hall 49-14
• Hart County dominated Habersham Central 51-3
• Jackson...

Northeast Georgia businesses can connect while supporting the Drugs Don't Work Program at the August Business After Hours event Monday, August 24,...

The Stephens County Indians led until the fourth quarter before Gilmer's Bobcats scored two late touchdowns for a 43-28 win in Ellijay.

Key plays...

Lee Wroten, harvesting watermelon since age 15, shares his perspective on the need for increased protections for specialty crop growers in Georgia.

Cleveland property owners gain direct tax relief as the city slashes its millage rate nearly 61.6% for 2026 by tapping voter-approved sales tax...

Hall County hosts its 'Warrant Wipeout' event this Friday, giving residents a direct chance to resolve outstanding warrants through this local initiative.

Hall County Fire Rescue responded to a Thursday evening fire that heavily damaged a metal shop behind a residence.

• Response: Dispatched at 6:13...

Kroger's new Marketplace store in Oakwood represents a $49.2 million investment and adds more than 300 jobs to Hall County.

The Aug. 21 grand opening...

Gainesville High School is one of five Georgia districts launching the Campus Guardian Angel pilot this fall, deploying anti-shooter drones equipped...

Habersham County Schools is rolling out enhanced bus safety and campus security measures ahead of the 2026-27 year.

• Transportation: Over 4,100...

A season-opening scrimmage pits visiting Habersham Central against host Lumpkin County at 7:30 PM Friday.

• Lumpkin Indians: New QB Kolson Howell...

Demorest City Council unanimously tabled its vote on amending the animal control agreement with Habersham County, choosing to seek more data on...

Volunteers with Concerned Citizens of Hall County are racing to gather 42,080 signatures by Sept. 3 to force a recall vote on Sheriff Gerald Couch...