Incident closes GA 115 overnight in Habersham County, GBI investigating
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is investigating an incident on Georgia State Route 115 on Sunday night.
Biker fearing warrant wrecks Harley in Habersham high-speed chase
A man on a motorcycle said he led Habersham County deputies on a high-speed chase early Saturday morning because he thought there was a warrant out for his arrest.
Body of man found near Lake Russell Beach identified
The body of a 21-year-old man was found on Wednesday evening in the picnic area near Lake Russell Beach in Habersham County.
1 person injured in multi-vehicle crash in Habersham County
One person was injured in a 4-vehicle crash on GA 365 near Demorest-Mt. Airy Highway in Habersham County on Wednesday.
Bail bond scam makes way to Forsyth, Habersham counties
The Habersham County sheriff is warning constituents in both his jurisdiction and Forysth County about a bail bond scam floating around the areas after both agencies received multiple complaints from people who have lost their hard-earned money to scammers.
Homeowner injured, 4 dogs rescued during Habersham County home fire
The fire on Mallard Pond Circle was reported just after 4:30 p.m.
Cornelia man facing litany of charges after single-vehicle crash with injuries
A Cornelia man, Israel Valentine Ramirez, 36, has been charged and is now in custody with a bond set at $23,250 following a serious single-vehicle crash that left two individuals injured.
Georgia grist mill-turned-pottery shop is a holiday destination
Holiday shopping doesn’t have to mean long lines and stressful interactions. In fact, there’s a place where crossing items off your shopping list truly feels like a peaceful getaway…because it is.
Habersham County municipal election results 2023
Here are the results of the municipal elections in Habersham County.
'Armed and dangerous' suspect arrested in Habersham County manhunt
An hours-long manhunt for an “armed and dangerous” man in Harbersham County is officially over.
Plane makes no-gear landing at Habersham County Airport, no injuries
No one was injured in gear-up landing at Habersham County Airport on Thursday afternoon, according to officials.
19-year-old Cleveland man arrested after brief high-speed chase
A 19-year-old Cleveland man found himself in hot water on Friday night after a high-speed chase that took place in Habersham and White counties.
Multi-county crime spree: Driver sets fire, tries to run deputy over, leads officials on chase
There's more to the story on the wild chase a suspect led White County law enforcement on Saturday morning. Now, Habersham County officials say he ran amok in their jurisdiction first.
Habarsham County detention officer fired, arrested for making false statements
The Habersham County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI), has taken former detention officer Alexander Wade Hardaway, 30, into custody following allegations of misconduct.
Free swimming lessons in Habersham County for first annual Swim Safely Day
If you don't know how to swim and you live in Habersham County, now may be the perfect time to learn. The Parks and Recreation department is throwing the county's first ever Swim Safely Day, and all lessons are on the house.
'Wanted man' arrested in Habersham County
The Habersham County Sheriff's Office is asking the residents west of Clarkesville to lock their doors and vehicles while they are looking for a "wanted man."
Hall County Sheriff's deputy's wife, children killed by Corvette traveling 150 mph, sheriff says
The youngest victim of the fiery crash was just 5 years old.
GBI investigating death of inmate at Habersham County Jail
The older inmate was found unconscious in his jail cell early Thursday morning.
Child drowns in Habersham County lake while playing with friends
A 12-year-old boy from Cornelia, Georgia, drowned in a 100-acre lake while playing with friends late Saturday afternoon.
Child porn found on Banks County man's electronic device, GBI says
A 34-year-old man from Banks County, Steven Kyle Caudell, has been arrested on nine counts of Sexual Exploitation of Children after an investigation.