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Georgia U.S. Senators Jon Ossoff and Reverend Raphael Warnock and U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo announced, on Thursday, June 10, a $2 million grant for road and infrastructure improvements necessary for the establishment of a new Inland Port in Hall County, Georgia, that will allow expansion of operations through the Port of Savannah.

An inland port project linking northeast Georgia to the Port of Savannah by rail is getting a $2 million federal grant. U.S. Sens. Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock announced the Department of Commerce grant, which will fund road and infrastructure improvements needed to open the Northeast Georgia Inland Port in Hall County.

Not everyone has access to farmland or the time or patience to grow their own food. Still though, as summer continues, the desire for fresh, crisp, locally grown food rises. To help whet your appetite a little, here are a few of the most unique farmers markets in Forsyth County where you can stock up on produce and peruse other homemade goodies.

The Tim Lee Club, located in Mt. Airy, will offer 100 elementary and middle school kids a positive place to go after school to recover from learning loss, get tutoring or participate in enrichment activities. The new club was first inspired by the late Tim Lee, former Habersham Partnership for...

A new port project that will link Gainesville to the docks of Savannah is getting a big grant from the federal government. A 104-acre inland port is planned for Gainesville and will provide a direct rail route to the Port of Savannah. According to the website gaports.com, the Norfolk Southern rail terminal will open with 9,000 feet of working track, expanding to 18,000 feet at full build-out.

More than two years ago, Jessy Patterson and some of her students combed the Smithgall Woods State Park and other woodland places for snakes. "We looked for the presence of a fungal pathogen that causes snake fungal disease," the lecturer of biology at the University of North Georgia (UNG) said. "We did that by finding and capturing snakes, swabbing them, and sending the sample out for analysis."

The Clarkesville Police Department is warning residents against a phone scam currently being run in the area. According to the agency, scammers are calling people pretending to be from the Clarkesville Police Department. The caller states they need to send money for past due fines; otherwise, a warrant will be issued for their arrest.

Summer does not officially begin until June 20, but a dermatologist in Gainesville is giving tips on how to best protect your skin when soaking up the summer sun. Dr. Misty Caudell with Georgia Skin Center said on WDUN's Newsroom on Monday, June 7, that proper sunscreen use is key in the summer months.

Dawson County Sheriff’s Office arrested two suspects Saturday, June 12, after several cars were broken into overnight. Sabrina Bronson, 22, of Cumming, and Brandon Strickland, 20, of Gainesville, have been arrested and face numerous charges including drugs, firearms and numerous entering auto charges which may be in excess of 30 vehicles, according to officials.

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (AP) — An inland port project linking northeast Georgia to the Port of Savannah by rail is getting a $2 million federal grant. U.S. Sens. Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock announced the Department of Commerce grant, which will fund road and infrastructure improvements needed to open the Northeast Georgia Inland Port in Hall County.

FANNIN COUNTY, Ga. - FOX 5 Atlanta has obtained video of Fannin County deputies detaining suspects after an alleged car chase involving multiple law enforcement agencies. FOX 5 Atlanta is working to learn the circumstances leading up to their detainment and the identities of the people involved. Viewer video captured...