Haralson County News

Habersham County's appeal to be removed from the Coosa-North Georgia Regional Water Council and placed in another adjoining district has been denied.

The state's decision to close detention and diversion centers, as well as the last of Georgia's boot camps for youth offenders, could save more than $10 million.

Parade footage will join already-shot arts festival footage in the "true depiction" of the South.

A newspaper report says Georgia's last boot camps for young, nonviolent offenders will be closed under a state Department of Corrections plan to slash $10 million from its budget.

Georgia's last boot camp for young, nonviolent offenders will be closed under a state Department of Corrections plan to slash $10 million from its budget.

With three out of five of Gainesville's school board members present for Tuesday's called afternoon session and Superintendent Steve Ballowe absent, the Board voted to approve a $7.5-million Tax Anticipation ...

The Whitfield County Republican Party will host a "Get to Know the Candidates" forum involving GOP Board of Commissioners District 2 candidates Harold Brooker and Karen Horne tonight at 7 in the administrative ...

The Civic Arts League of Chattanooga, in conjunction with the Tunnel Hill Historical Foundation, is presenting its second "A Brush with History" art show through July 6 at the Tunnel Hill Heritage Center.

Valdosta High School Principal Brett Stanton has resigned from his position with the Valdosta School System, and announced his plans to join the Haralson County Board of Education as Superintendent during a VHS ...

A 17-year-old girl missing after going for a walk last week in northwest Georgia and was found unharmed two days later will not face charges.

High school junior Brittany Carrigg may have stormed out of her family's Georgia home Wednesday night after an argument.

A massive search is over for a 17-year-old Haralson County girl who was missing for nearly two days.

Authorities will resume the search Friday for a 17-year-old girl missing since she went for a walk Wednesday night near Buchanan in northwest Georgia. via WXIA-TV Atlanta

Sandy Creek, last years Class AAA state champions, took first place with 154 total points. via The Cedartown Standard

NASCAR racing enthusiasts traveling to and from Talladega Superspeedway won't have to deal with roadwork delays on I-20 in Haralson and Carroll counties this weekend, the Georgia Department of Transportation ... via MyATLtv.com

A judge denied bond for two men accused of kidnapping a car salesman, stealing a car, and leading police on a high speed chase. via MyFOX Atlanta

“The plant colsure at Ball Metal Food & Household will created a difficult situation for the workers and the community”

State Labor Commissioner Michael Thurmond today announced that the Georgia Department of Labor will provide assistance to employees who are expected to lose their jobs at Ball Metal Food & Household Company in ... via Rome News - Tribune

“The kids that I have met in the short time here have obviously benefited from the program”

Director hopes to install fresh ideas into local program Lauren Mosher, Oconee County's new 4-H director, sits in her office in Watkinsville recently. via Athens Banner-Herald

The price of gas keeps going up -- will it affect your summer travel plans? Yes, I doubt we will be doing much driving this summer No, not really. via The Cedartown Standard

Here's the latest NWS statement on the storms that are currently entering the northwestern corner of the state: http://mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/p.php?pid=200802171931-KFFC-WWUS82-SPSFFC Some highlights: Storms ... via WXIA-TV Atlanta