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Habersham Co. Personnel respond to Three-Vehicle Wreck involving School Bus
A school bus with no students aboard and two other vehicles were involved in a wreck on West Louise Street in Clarkesville just after 4pm Thursday. Habersham County E-911 received the call of the crash at 4:02pm, with the callers stating it was in front of United Community Bank and that a van was overturned with one person trapped inside it. Units from Habersham County Emergency Services, Habersham Community Paramedicine, Habersham County Sheriff’s Office, Clarkesville Police Department, Clarkesville Fire Department, Demorest Fire Department, Demorest Police Department, and Habersham County Schools Police Department all were dispatched and responded. All three drivers were transported by ambulance. The road and subsequent response blocked West Louise Street (Historic Highway 441) for more than two hours. Habersham County Emergency Services Med 21, Med 12, Med 9, Captain 1, Battalion 1, 811, and PIO responded, along with Clarkesville Engine 3, Squad 3, and 351, Demorest Engine 5 and 551. Habersham County Animal Care and Control also responded to temporarily assist with an animal out of one of the vehicles until a family member arrived to take custody. The Georgia State Patrol investigated the wreck. The road was reopened by about 6:15pm.
'Why Us Kids?' event: 11-year-old leads charge for better NC child mental health resources
FRANKLIN, N.C. (WLOS) — At only 11 years old, Gracie Parker is not afraid to push for more. Her mission is to bring additional resources, advocacy and trauma counselors and providers to children throughout the state, particularly in elementary school settings. For the second year, she has organized a...
GBI, Towns County Sheriff's Office searching for missing, endangered woman
TOWNS COUNTY, Ga. — The Towns County Sheriff's Office is actively searching for a missing 47-year-old woman who was last seen in early April. According to the sheriff's office, it received a report of a missing person on April 17 regarding Tanya Michelle Sorrells of Young Harris. She was last seen on Sunday, April 6, at a residence in the Gumlog Road area. The sheriff's office said Sorrells had withdrawn money from her personal banking account and told a relative she was going to Columbia, South Carolina.
Multi-Vehicle Wreck Tuesday snarls Ga. 365 Southbound Traffic
Units responded at 2:56 Tuesday afternoon, April 23, to a multiple-vehicle wreck on Ga. 365 southbound between Demorest-Mt. Airy Highway and Iron Ore Road. Four vehicles, including one towing a small boat on a trailer, were involved in the collision. Both southbound lanes were blocked for about 20 minutes, then one lane reopened. The road fully reopened at 4:30pm. Habersham County Emergency Services Med 21, Captain 1, and PIO responded, along with Demorest Fire Department Engine 5 and units from the Habersham County Sheriff’s Office. One driver complained of injuries, but no one was transported from the scene for medical care. Georgia State Patrol Post 7 Toccoa is investigating.
Oak Crescent closed Wednesday
The City of Clayton reports that Oak Crescent will be closed on Wednesday, Apr 24, 2024, for road repair. The street will be closed to allow Toccoa Natural Gas to repair the road due to a recent line installation. Residents and business owners/employees may access the road from the northern entrance that is marked one-way. Please use caution. The city thanks you for your patience.
Mildred Lynn Knight Widgery
Hunter Funeral Home announces the passing of Mildred Lynn Knight Widgery of Clayton. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at 10am at Tate City Cemetery. No formal visitation will be held. The family is receiving friends at home, 312 Pickett Hill St, Clayton, GA 30525.
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