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Buncombe extends moratorium: California Bitcoin mine co. upends Western NC Cherokee County
Following uproar in the state's far west over noise and other disruptions brought by cryptocurrency mining, Buncombe County has extended by a year its temporary ban on such operations. County officials say they are struggling with how to write rules protecting residents from problems that those who have experienced them...
Softball Recap: Riley Akens can't quite lead Copper Basin over South Pittsburg
It's hard to turn regular season success into postseason wins, a fact Copper Basin can now relate to. They lost 7-0 to the South Pittsburg Pirates on Monday. While getting shut out isn't ideal, Copper Basin has not been shut out since back in April. Caitlin Pack spent all seven...
UNG congratulates Valdosta residents for academic honors
VALDOSTA – UNG congratulates Valdosta residents for earning a spot on the President’s Honor Roll and the Dean’s List. Erin Halter of Valdosta, GA, has been named to the President’s Honor Roll at the University of North Georgia (UNG) for achieving a 4.0 grade point average during spring 2024.
Campus News: UNG's Spring 2024 Graduates
The University of North Georgia in Dahlonega awarded about 1,700 degrees and certificates to graduates in the spring 2024 commencement ceremonies held May 2-3 at the Convocation Center at UNG's Dahlonega Campus. Among them were the following local students: Evie Bragg of Marietta graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting.Emily Cain of Smyrna graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Biology.Francisco Combes of Acworth graduated...
Homeowners hunker down during storm in north Georgia
ELLIJAY, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Strong storms caused significant damage in north Georgia early Thursday morning. William Buckner lives in Gilmer County and was stunned at the debris in his yard. “It came in so quick,” Buckner said. His family has owned land off Old Highway 5 in...
Significant damage left behind by overnight storms in Gilmer County
ELLIJAY, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Gilmer County residents woke up to significant damage caused by the overnight storms. Severe weather rolled through and caused damage on Ellington Road at Old Highway 5 in Ellijay. The area was under a tornado warning from around 10:45 p.m. until 11:15 p.m. It...
Meth, guns, cash found at Blairsville suspected drug dealer's house, deputies say
TOWNS COUNTY, Ga. - A suspected drug dealer from Blairsville was busted in Towns County during a traffic stop over the weekend. Towns County deputies who had been watching 26-year-old Timothy Gavin for months stopped a car he was sitting in the passenger seat of. Through probable cause, they said...
These Georgia restaurants among top 100 barbecue spots, Yelp says
GEORGIA, — Yelp recently released its picks for this year's "Top 100 Barbecue Spots," and a few Georgia restaurants made the list. The review website ranked four Georgia restaurants among the best in the nation. The list was created based on several factors, including the total volume and ratings and reviews, Yelp said.
First Alert Forecast | We’ll soar towards 90 this week°
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A warmer weather pattern is developing across north Georgia. Temperatures are forecast to soar to summer-time levels as we head into the middle of the workweek. Plan on a mild and somewhat muggy rest of the evening across north Georgia. Temperatures slowly cool back...
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