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Cornelia to replace traffic signal with four-way stop

Cornelia to replace traffic signal with four-way stop CORNELIA, Ga. — Drivers approaching the intersection of Level Grove Road and Wayside Street will encounter a four-way stop beginning Nov. 30 as the City of Cornelia tests a change that could save the city from making as much as $350,000 in traffic signal upgrades. The Cornelia City Commission unanim…

Cornelia, GA · 7h

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Cornelia approves six-lot subdivision over neighbors’ objections

Cornelia approves six-lot subdivision over neighbors’ objections CORNELIA, Ga. — The Cornelia City Commission unanimously approved a six-lot subdivision Nov. 3 despite concerns from nearby residents about flooding, traffic congestion and the ability of emergency vehicles to navigate neighborhood streets. Property owner Michael Bouge sought preliminary plat approv…

Cornelia, GA · 1d

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Cornelia approves $28 million budget for 2027

Cornelia approves $28 million budget for 2027 CORNELIA, Ga. — The Cornelia City Commission unanimously approved a $28.06 million budget for fiscal year 2027 on Nov. 3, with the city planning to use $133,697 from its General Fund reserves to balance projected revenues and expenditures. The approved budget totals $28,062,546 across the city's var…

Cornelia, GA · 1d

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Stephens County Schools Shut Down as 16-Inch Water Main Bursts Off Falls Road

Every school in Stephens County shut down Wednesday after a 16-inch water main burst off Falls Road, draining pressure so low that restrooms and other sanitary facilities stopped working across every campus in the district. Some students were already on buses and were sent home. Classes are set to return to a normal, full-day schedule Thursday, Nov. 5.

Stephens County, GA · 2d
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Clarkesville explains recent water taste and odor problems

Clarkesville explains recent water taste and odor problems CLARKESVILLE, Ga. — Clarkesville water officials say seasonal changes in reservoir conditions contributed to an earthy taste and odor that recently affected the city's drinking water. Joe Deputy, administrator of the city's Environmental Services Group, addressed the issue during the Nov. 3 City Cou…

Clarkesville, GA · 1d

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Catastrophic flood slams Georgia and Tennessee border

Water rescues and evacuations are underway in North Georgia and southern Tennessee today, after flash flood emergencies, the highest level of flood warning, were issued for the border towns of McCaysville, Georgia, and Copperhill, Tennessee. The National Weather Service says the river crested just above the record set in 1990, reaching a level that qualifies as a catastrophic flood event.

Mccaysville, GA · 2d

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Stephens County Planning Commission denies Rezoning and approves Variance Request

The Stephens County Planning Commission heard four rezoning requests and one variance request at their monthly meeting on Tuesday, November 3. Three of the rezoning requests were recommended for approval without anyone speaking during their public hearings. But one was denied after an adjacent property owner said that changing the parcel from agricultural residential to commercial general would negatively impact the area. Stephens County Planning Commission Chairman Scott Stroud explains the decision to recommend denial of the rezoning request on Mize Road.

Stephens County, GA · 2d

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Upstate bridge on track for early 2027 completion

OCONEE COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) — The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) announced that a major milestone has been completed in the replacement of the Little Choestoea Road bridge over a tributary to Little Choestoea Creek in Oconee County. According to SCDOT, crews have successfully installed a new bridge deck, bringing the project one step […]

Oconee County, SC · 2d

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Game of the Week – Lumpkin County vs Franklin County

Game of the Week – Lumpkin County vs Franklin County Our Game of the Week takes us to The Burial Grounds for the third time in 2026, as the Indians and Franklin County put a bow on the box of the ’26 season. RELATED Week 12 Northeast Georgia matchups Lumpkin County By most measures, this team has exceeded expectations. After graduating so much key tal…

Lumpkin County, GA · 18h

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Georgia middle school employee charged with obscene communication with minor online

Christopher Flick, 38, was arrested at his Athens home earlier this week.

Athens, GA · 1d

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Lake Lanier Falls More Than Eight Feet Below Full Pool as Drought Operations Begin

Lake Lanier is more than eight feet below its full-pool benchmark as federal drought operations begin, putting the lake’s falling water level back in focus for shoreline residents and boaters. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers began drought operations Monday, Nov. 2, as Lanier reached its lowest level since...

Gainesville, GA · 2d

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Stephens County Wins Region-8 AAA Championship

The Stephens County Indians defeated the Morgan County Bulldogs 35-26 to win the Region-8 AAA title on Friday night at the Reservation. Indians quarterback Branson Stowe had another huge night with five touchdown passes and 369 yards passing. Stowe connected with Duke Collins on a 4-yard touchdown pass and Kaiden Harbin on a 19-yard touchdown pass to give the Indians a 14-0 1st quarter lead.

Toccoa, GA · 13h

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Georgia celebrates opening of Gainesville port

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp joined leaders from the Georgia Port and other officials in celebrating the opening of the state’s newest inland port in Gainesville. The $134 million Gainesville Inland Port would give freight rail customers an option for greater affordability, while also allowing customers to choose truck-only transportation for faster transit. The Georgia Ports […] The post Georgia celebrates opening of Gainesville port appeared first on Transportation Today .

Gainesville, GA · 1d

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White County Tightening The Budget Belt Now As They Look To FY-28

(Cleveland)-White County is working off a tight budget now, but county commissioners want that belt to be a little tighter as they plan for next year’s budget. The commissioners recently asked County Manager Derick Canupp to look at the budget and find ways to save, with the cost of fuel and other expenses escalating.

White County, GA · 3d

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Boil water advisory announced for City of Toccoa

TOCCOA, GA (WSPA) – The City of Toccoa Water System has issued a boil water advisory due to a water main break Wednesday afternoon. A 16″ water main break was reported on Falls Road early Wednesday afternoon, which has caused water pressure in parts of the system to drop to very low levels. Officials advise […]

Toccoa, GA · 2d

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Leaders from Stephens County Schools speak at State Conference

This week, leaders from the Stephens County School System spoke to educators from across the state at a conference. Superintendent Dr. Connie Franklin, Deputy Superintendent John Stith, and Assistant Superintendent Brent Tuck were invited to speak, says Emrie Canen, School and Community Engagement Coordinator for the Stephens County School System.

Stephens County, GA · 1d

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Georgia House race between Soracco and Dubnik remains too close to call

Some Hall County voters say they think the pressure of President Trump's policies led people there to shift their support from Republicans to Democrats.

Hall County, GA · 1d

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Historic Athens director announces Magnolias to rebuild, reopen

Murphy Wolford, owner of Magnolias Bar, has confirmed the bar will be rebuilt and reopened after a driver fatally crashed into the building Wednesday, according to a statement from Historic Athens Executive Director Tommy Valentine. Restoration will be possible thanks to a steel frame installed in 1997, when the building,...

Athens, GA · 2d