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Lost Your iPhone On Swallows Creek Road? Towns County Deputies Found It

by B.T. ClarkJuly 27, 2025July 27, 2025

The Towns County Sheriff’s Office is doing what good neighbors do — trying to reunite a lost iPhone with its owner after finding the device abandoned on Swallows Creek Road. 📱 Why It Matters: If you’ve been frantically searching for your missing iPhone around the Swallows Creek area, deputies might have saved you from retracing […]

🐾 Why It Matters: Leaving pets in hot cars can quickly turn deadly, even with windows cracked.
Posted inCrime

Dog Rescued From Hot Car in Forsyth County, Owner Arrested

by B.T. ClarkJuly 23, 2025July 23, 2025
Hall County drivers faced detours as a collision between a moped and car closed a major traffic artery at the Cagle Road intersection.
Posted inTraffic & Transportation

Cornelia Highway Moped Crash Shuts Down Northbound Lanes

by B.T. ClarkJuly 23, 2025July 23, 2025
🏆 The Rankings: Assisted Living Magazine surveyed over 3,000 Americans to find main streets that transform ordinary walks into wellness experiences. Dahlonega's Main Street claimed the #12 spot nationally, while Blue Ridge's Main Street followed at #35.
Posted inGeorgia By The Numbers

What Are Georgia’s Best Main Streets For Walking?

by B.T. ClarkJuly 21, 2025July 21, 2025
In the sterile rooms of the University of Georgia's veterinary hospital, a German Shepherd who spent his career sniffing out narcotics now fights for something more basic: the ability to stand on his own four legs. K9 Timo, until recently one of Hall County Sheriff's Office's narcotics detection officers, lies in a harness that supports his weight while his handler, Deputy Eddie Murray, watches with the tense vigilance of someone whose partner is in danger.
Posted inPublic Safety

A Badge, a Bond, and a Battle: K9 Timo’s Fight for Recovery

by B.T. ClarkJuly 19, 2025July 19, 2025
A three-day operation in Cherokee County led to the arrest of 12 men accused of trying to meet what they thought was a 14-year-old girl for sex. Eleven traveled to the county to meet the undercover officers posing as the girl. One suspect was arrested at home for child exploitation charges.
Posted inCrime

12 Men Were Arrested After They Tried to Meet a 14-Year-Old Girl in Cherokee County

by B.T. ClarkJuly 17, 2025July 17, 2025
Hall County residents will vote on November 4 whether to renew a 1% sales tax that has helped pay for local projects for nearly 40 years. This tax funds roads, parks, and public safety.
Posted inYour Vote

Hall County Voters Will Decide on Sales Tax Renewal This Fall

by B.T. ClarkJuly 17, 2025July 17, 2025
Five people are in the hospital tonight after a boat exploded on Lake Lanier during July 4th celebrations. The blast happened around 7 p.m., sending flames five feet into the air.
Posted inTalk of The Town

5 People Hospitalized After July 4th Boat Explosion on Lake Lanier

by B.T. ClarkJuly 4, 2025July 4, 2025
In recent years, a troubling health trend has emerged in the mountains and foothills of Northeast Georgia. Counties including Union, Lumpkin, Hall, White, Habersham, and Rabun have reported thyroid cancer rates that are approximately double—and in some cases even higher—than the national average. This spike has raised concerns among residents and public health officials alike, prompting investigations into potential causes and preventative measures.
Posted inHealth

What's Causing Northeast Georgia's Spike in Thyroid Cancer?

by B.T. ClarkJuly 3, 2025July 3, 2025
The premise of his decision was that SB 202 created “…restrictions to the ballot box.” The data is clear that SB 202 did just the opposite—it created a secure environment that made it easier for Georgians to vote and harder to cheat. In fact, the 2022 and 2024 elections had higher registration and participation rates when compared to 2018 and 2020.
Posted inOpinion

Opinion: While Georgia Got Elections Right, MLB Dropped the Ball

by Todd JonesJuly 1, 2025July 1, 2025
Local families will have more options for celebrating July 4th at Lake Lanier as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers just reopened seven additional parks through partnerships with Forsyth and Hall counties.
Posted inRecreation

Army Corps Opens 7 More Lake Lanier Parks Just in Time for July 4th

by B.T. ClarkJuly 1, 2025July 1, 2025
Lake Lanier is welcoming visitors again just in time for the Fourth of July. Many parks that closed before Memorial Day due to staff shortages have now reopened, and several county and city parks remain open for lake access.
Posted inNews You Can Use

What’s Open at Lake Lanier on July 4th

by B.T. ClarkJune 30, 2025June 30, 2025
A routine health inspection at Q Korean Steak House in Cumming revealed multiple critical violations, leaving the restaurant with a failing score of 65 on June 23.
Posted inFood

Korean Steak House in Cumming Fails Health Inspection With Score of 65

by B.T. ClarkJune 27, 2025June 27, 2025
🐾 Why It Matters: Finding forever homes for shelter animals saves lives and creates loving connections for families. This discount makes pet adoption more affordable during a time when the shelter needs to reduce overcrowding.
Posted inYour Community

Half-Off Pet Adoptions Coming to Hall County Animal Shelter

by B.T. ClarkJune 23, 2025June 23, 2025
An Indian restaurant in Cumming failed its health inspection with a score of just 36 out of 100. Biryani Pot on Atlanta Highway was forced to throw away massive amounts of food during the June inspection.
Posted inFood

Cumming Restaurant Fails Health Inspection With a Score of 36

by B.T. ClarkJune 22, 2025
🚨 What Happened: Deputies responded to the shooting at 7pm on June 19 at The Juncture Apartments. The victim suffered a non-fatal wound and has since been treated and released.
Posted inCrime

Shooting at Forsyth County Apartments Was Not Random

by B.T. ClarkJune 20, 2025June 20, 2025
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Georgia Sheriff’s Office Posts Hilarious Message After Wanted Man Trolls Facebook Page

by Crime ReportsJune 18, 2025June 18, 2025
Just 40 minutes north of Atlanta, nestled between rolling hills and winding trails, you'll find Cumming, Georgia — a small city with a big personality. It might not be the first place on your travel radar, but spend a day here and you’ll quickly see why locals are proud to call it home.
Posted inFood

A Local’s Food Guide to Cumming, Georgia

by Katya OzerkovJune 17, 2025

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