Northeast Georgia Local Pulse

• Tight first half: Low-scoring affair ends 15-11 Terrell over Towns
• Third-quarter surge: Inisha Hill steal to Elijah Samuel finish, Chloe Brown...

Key details from Hall County Sheriff and school reports:

• Incident: Second-grader boy showed loaded handgun (magazine loaded, no round in chamber) to...

Engaging local history tour explores Dahlonega's dark side: bank robberies, murders, moonshine, and ne'er-do-wells from the 1836 courthouse.

• 45-60...

Gainesville traffic alert: Valley Road closes to thru traffic most of March for water main work.

• Timeline: Starts Monday, March 2 between Crepe...

Unanimous pick: Robert “Bob” Ahrens selected as 12th Head of School starting July 1, 2026, succeeding Jeff Miles.

• Proven leader: 25+ years...

Chestatee High School students win state SkillsUSA awards, celebrating Hall County excellence in vocational competition.

Rain arrives this evening in North Georgia, per Meteorologist Greg Majewski's Feb. 25 report covering current conditions, forecast, breaking news, and high pressure influence. Plan for wet evening travel.

White County's new Community and Economic Development Director promises to boost planning, zoning, and growth:

• Jessie Owensby from Cornelia succeeds...

Key Northeast Georgia high school baseball results from Tuesday:

• North Hall 12-1 over West Hall: Custis Honeycutt's 4 RBIs including 3-run HR fuel...

• District finalists announced: Hall County Schools revealed its Young Georgia Authors Writing Contest finalists.
• Winners celebrated: District and...

Active market trend for local buyers/sellers:

• 11,544 recent transactions offer rich comps and sales data
• Average home value at $381,821, down 1.9% over past year
  High volume despite softening prices signals buyer opportunities.

Discover Habersham County's gem for community leisure:

• Scenic walking trails, tranquil water ponds, and charming gazebo create an idyllic setting for strolls
• Perfect proximity for local residents seeking relaxation

West Hall students are advancing to the Georgia Junior National Livestock Beef Heifer Show! This follows their performance at the Georgia Junior National Livestock Show, Feb 18–21, 2026, celebrating Hall County Schools' national-stage success.

Local pilot Noah Smith visited Wynn Habersham Elementary, sharing his Delta Air Lines cockpit life—prep, storm decisions, passenger safety—with Bible...

Essential new resource for food-insecure families in Royston:

• Sponsored by Food Bank of Northeast Georgia and Piedmont Athens Regional.
• March 11,...

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