Four children placed in protective custody, parents arrested on cruelty charges
Two parents were arrested on cruelty to children charges after their four children were removed from their custody, the Habersham County Sheriff's Office announced.
Habersham County deputy charged with DUI, fired
A Habersham County deputy has been fired after he was pulled over early Sunday morning and charged with a DUI.
Georgia couple celebrates their 70th anniversary on Christmas Eve
A couple in Habersham County is celebrating their 70th anniversary this Christmas Eve.
Small plane skids of runway in Habersham County
A small plane skidded off the runway at Habersham County Airport on Monday, officials said.
Amber Alert: Missing 6-year-old Habersham County girl found safe
Habersham County authorities say 6-year-old Celesta Negrete Ramirez has been found safe after a statewide Amber Alert.
Sheriff: Georgia inmates become sick after taking smuggled drugs
Deputies say a new inmate smuggled the drugs in her body when he was booked into jail. Just hours later, multiple inmates who allegedly took the drugs needed medical treatment.
Northeast Georgia residents assess damage from confirmed tornado
A confirmed tornado in northeast Georgia left damage and debris, which officials assessed in the wake of the storm on Tuesday morning.
New mugshot released of suspect who sheriff says shot at Georgia deputies
Gerardo "Jerry" Jonathan Flowers, 29, of Gainesville, was arrested Monday and charged with aggravated assault and fleeing or attempting to elude.
Authorities identify woman who fell, died at Tallulah Gorge
Emergency officials have identified a hiker whose body was recovered from Tallulah Gorge State Park April 22 as a 58-year-old woman from Blue Ridge.
Former Georgia teacher charged in sexual relationship with student
Officials say the former Georgia teacher is accused of 10 charges including statutory rape and child molestation of a student.
Police: Clarkesville man shot at jogger on public trail
Police say the Georgia man followed the jogger onto the walking trail in his pickup truck and pulled out a gun during a confrontation.
Deputies: Habersham County suspect accused of critically injuring woman
Habersham County deputies have identified a suspect accused of critically injuring a woman in an assault early Monday morning.
Search for missing 69-year-old Habersham County woman
Deputies in Habersham County are searching for a missing 69-year-old woman.
Officials: Habersham County shop fire ruled arson
Investigators have ruled a fire at a Habersham County building as an act of arson.
Woman found dead in basement after Georgia house fire
Firefighters found the body of a 64-year-old woman in fire debris in the basement of the home.
Habersham County schools remain closed Thursday, Friday
Habersham County schools will be closed Thursday and Friday thanks to the recent weather and water issues. This will extend students' fall break which was already scheduled for the first half of the week.
Hundreds of pieces of stolen mail, 14 packages found in the backseat of a car
Authorities recovered hundreds of pieces of stolen mail and packages from the backseat of a car in Helen, Georgia.
14-year-old Georgia girl dies from COVID-19, state officials confirm
A 14-year-old Habersham County girl died from the coronavirus, state officials confirmed on Tuesday.
Sheriff: Man found with $2,500 worth of heroin in Georgia hotel room
Law enforcement agents have arrested a Georgia man accused of having thousands of dollars worth of heroin in his hotel room.
GBI: Missing 12-year-old Habersham County girl, found safe in Florida
A 12-year-old girl Habersham County was found safe in Florida after going missing Tuesday, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation confirmed.