Northeast Georgia Local Pulse

No significant updates today.

A Gainesville man, 64-year-old Richard Allian Lamon, died Monday after his Lincoln Town Car left the road, struck a tree and utility pole on Clarks...

Multiple forecasts highlight ongoing flash flood danger across north Georgia as heavy rain falls on fully saturated ground.

• Road and stream threats...

Locals seeking peer-led mental health support can attend the NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group tonight from 6:30-8:00 pm at Center Point Gainesville, 1050 Elephant Trail. The group meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesday with no registration required.

Longstreet Clinic has hired OB/GYN Urania Davis, DO, and certified nurse midwife Heather Laflam to expand women's health services in Gainesville. Both...

Georgia's Memorial Day road toll rose sharply. Officials reported 9 fatalities by early Memorial Day morning—already double 2025's full count—before...

• Urgent search underway for 16-year-old Brandon John Lanford Jr. last seen Monday at 11 a.m.
• Description: 6’0”, 135 pounds, brown hair, blue eyes,...

Northeast Georgia faces a dual challenge: crews clearing weekend storm damage while bracing for more flooding Tuesday.

• Flood watch remains active...

Weather Alerts

• ⚡ Flood Watch Extended: A flood watch remains in effect through late Monday night for Hall, Habersham and surrounding North...

The flood watch for Hall and surrounding counties evolved from weekend flash flood warnings into a sustained alert through late Monday night, with 3-6...

Georgia drivers heading home after Memorial Day face steady but elevated gas prices at a statewide average of $3.99 per gallon, up $1.07 from last...

Rainy conditions didn't stop Gainesville's Memorial Day parade from proceeding Monday morning.

• Hall County featured a 10 a.m. parade in...

• Flood watch covers Hall, Forsyth, Dawson and other North Georgia counties through Monday evening
• Heavy rain rates of 1-2 inches per hour raise...

Election Updates

• 🔥 Official Election Report Released: The complete election summary report for the May 19 General Primary/Special Elections is...

Georgia DOT suspended all interstate lane closures from Friday noon through Tuesday 5 a.m. to reduce delays.

• I-85 near Northeast Georgia expected to...

Rain nearly derailed Habersham Central's outdoor ceremony, but the storm passed quickly, allowing the event to proceed with Schlapman's keynote after...

YMCA offers free water safety classes for kids just before Memorial Day to build comfort and skills around water.

• Georgia recorded 57 drownings in...

Several friendly cats at Habersham County Animal Care & Control in Clarkesville are available for immediate adoption.

• Shea: 2-month-old...

Habersham County published the official and complete election summary report for the May 19, 2026 General Primary/Special Elections. The PDF is now available on the county website for local review.

The new Gainesville Inland Port extends Port of Savannah's reach into Northeast Georgia, offering manufacturers a seamless rail link to global markets...