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.
Man wanted in several counties arrested after chase, fight in Habersham County
A driver's attempt to evade law enforcement in Habersham County on Tuesday night ended in his arrest and multiple charges in several counties.
Additional charges for former Habersham County jailer arrested by GBI
On March 25, Haberhsam County provided a mug shot for Hardaway and said that the former jailer is facing additional charges.
Motorcyclist killed in Monday morning crash in Habersham County
A motorcyclist was killed in a two-vehicle crash at approximately 10:15 a.m. March 18 on Ga. 15/Expressway 441 near Hollywood Hills Road.
High-speed chase for suspected drunk driver on St. Patrick’s Day
A high-speed chase on St. Patrick’s Day evening leads to the arrest of a 20-year-old man suspected of drunk driving.
Cornelia man charged with child molestation, sexual battery
The Georgia man is now in custody facing multiple counts of child molestation after an investigation in Rabun and Habersham counties.
Wanted man caught after multi-county high-speed chase, deputies say.
A man wanted in three counties is in custody after officials say he led Georgia deputies on a high-speed chase Thursday night.
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.