Category: News

Georgia has strengthened the law on background checks for nursing home employees and owners who have routine resident contact or access to any of their personal information. Effective on October 1, […]

One of the state’s vital law enforcement agencies is facing a staffing shortage they’re desperate to fill. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division has openings for game […]

Georgia law is clear: don’t drink and boat. Piloting a boat under the influence on waters like Lake Burton could land party-goers in jail, according to the Department of Natural […]

CLAYTON — Volunteerism is a crucial asset to Rabun County Fire Services as the demand for assistance, not only at fire sites but also for medical calls, continues to increase. […]

CLAYTON — A Rabun County man has been found guilty of child sex crimes after a day of jury deliberations. Michael Douglas Abernathy, 42, was charged with two counts of Child […]

TIGER — The GBI arrested a recently fired Rabun County Detention Center jailer Friday because of his “inappropriate actions” against an inmate, according to investigators. The Rabun County Sheriff’s Office […]

The Helen to Hardman Heritage Trail was among the areas damaged in the recent flooding.  HELEN — The Georgia Department of Transportation said Thursday there is still a lot of cleaning […]

OCONEE COUNTY — Pencils, tweezers and hair pins were discovered inside a female inmate this week, according to the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office. The writing utensils were captured in a […]

CLAYTON — The Summer Season is officially here and with the promise of warmer weather, there’s no better time to hit the road for the North Georgia Arts Tour set […]

TIGER — After a handful of recent tragedies involving school-related shootings rocked the nation, the Rabun County Sheriff’s Office and local police departments participated in the Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid […]