Couple carrying meth busted outside Habersham County store, officials say
Two northeast Georgia residents are facing meth trafficking charges following a drug bust Wednesday night near Cornelia.
Body found in Habersham County identified as missing woman, man charged with murder
A body discovered in Habersham County has been identified as a woman reported missing out of Rockdale County three days earlier, officials say.
Multiple fires reported Sunday in Habersham County
Firefighters across Habersham County faced a challenging Sunday as multiple home and woods fires kept crews busy throughout the afternoon.
Arrest made after human remains found in Cornelia, sheriff's office says
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.
Alto couple arrested for large amounts of drugs, guns, and cash in home
A two-week investigation into illegal drug activity in Habersham County resulted in the arrest of two suspects.
44-year-old man wanted in Habersham County for sex crimes against children
Habersham County investigators are asking for the public's assistance in locating a man wanted on multiple felony charges involving sex crimes against children.
Driver shot by police after SUV plows into Cornelia storefront, GBI says
An SUV crashing through the front of a store in Cornelia on Sunday ended up with an officer shooting the driver, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation says.
Mom of murdered Georgia TikToker blames migrant crime at Trump rally
Carmen Rodriguez, the mother of murdered Georgia mom Minelys Rodriguez, a TikTok star and single mother, joined former President Trump on stage Sunday to urge supporters to vote for him as Democrats downplay the kind of migrant crime that killed her daughter.
Remains of missing Habersham woman believed found; man arrested
The remains of a missing 25-year-old Habersham County woman are believed to have been recovered near Cornelia.
Habersham County school resource officer arrested, GBI says
A former Habersham County School Resource Officer, David Matthew Jackels, 47, was arrested on Oct. 9, following an investigation by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI).
Wednesday's storms small taste of what Hurricane Helene will bring in Georgia
The National Weather Service will be investigating a report of a tornado in Habersham County on Wednesday afternoon.
Georgia DNR rescues injured hiker in Chattahoochee National Forest
A 66-year-old woman was rescued by helicopter after she became injured while at Panther Creek Falls, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources - Law Enforcement Division.
17-year-old Alto teenager charged with aggravated stalking, child exploitation
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has arrested and charged 17-year-old Paten Diontae Carter of Alto with aggravated stalking and child exploitation.
7 arrested in Georgia and North Carolina gang investigation
Officials say seven people are behind bars facing multiple charges after an investigation into a Georgia branch of the Gangster Disciples street gang.
Man possibly shocked while working on Habersham Church of Christ
A man working inside Habersham Church of Christ in Demorest was injured on Sunday afternoon.
19-year-old hiker from Gainesville dies after falling into Tallulah River
A 19-year-old hiker is dead after falling into Talluluah River above Oceana Falls in Tallulah Gorge on May 3.
Alto man arrested for assaulting medical center security officer
A man, identified as Christopher Jarred Martin of Alto, is facing charges after allegedly assaulting a staff member at Northeast Georgia Medical Center Habersham on Tuesday night.
Georgia DOC officer arrested for sexually assaulting inmate
A lieutenant from the Georgia Department of Corrections, stationed at Lee Arrendale State Prison in Alto, was arrested May 1.
Trailer destroyed in explosions, fire near Habersham County wood line
Habersham County Emergency Services responded to a fire that burned nearly an acre of land in Clarkesville Monday afternoon.
Man wanted in Habersham County for stealing truck, may be connected to other thefts
The Habersham County Sheriff’s Office is urging the community's assistance in locating an individual suspected of involvement in thefts and last seen operating a stolen vehicle on April 1.