• Reported Hostage Situation at Resort Leads to Multiple Charges

    On Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at approximately 4:11 p.m., Habersham County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to the Apple Mountain Resort at 200 Apple Seed Court in Clarkesville, Georgia, about a reported hostage situation. Before deputies arrived, two males reportedly fled the scene in a Kia Forte, according to the 911 caller. Deputies stopped that vehicle […]

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  • Code Red Alert

    Keeping Our Citizens Informed.  The Habersham County Emergency Management Agency (Habersham EMA) is pleased to provide the citizens of Habersham County with a state-of-the-art emergency notification system-CodeRED. This opt-in system provides rapid notification to residents and businesses about emergency events within Habersham County.  Residents and businesses located within Habersham County are encouraged to sign up […]

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  • Habersham County Names Manager Sole Finalist, Chairman, and Vice-Chairman

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 5, 2021 Media Contact: Carolyn Gibson, Public Information Officer;  [email protected] Habersham County Names Manager Sole Finalist, Chairman, and Vice-Chairman CLARKESVILLE – Yesterday, the Habersham County Board of Commissioners named Alicia Vaughn as the sole finalist for the Habersham County Manager position. Mrs. Vaughn has served as the interim manager since July. […]

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  • Giving Thanks From Fetch Your News

    We here at Fetch Your News hope you all had a Happy Thanksgiving! We all have so many things to be thankful for this year; one of them being how thankful we are for the support and following of the community! We hope you aren’t too stuffed for this weekend’s festivities that can be found […]

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  • FBI Seeking Individual Who May Have Information Regarding the Identity of a Child Sexual Assault Victim

    The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is seeking the public’s assistance with obtaining identifying information regarding an unknown male who may have critical information pertaining to the identity of a child victim in an ongoing sexual exploitation investigation.  Photographs and an informational poster depicting the unknown individual, known only as John Doe 45, are being disseminated to the public. Initial video of the […]

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  • Brandon Ellis Named Gainesville Fire Chief’s Successor

    HCES sends our Congrats to “Chief Ellis”! Brandon Ellis named Gainesville fire chief’s successor GAINESVILLE, Ga. (Nov. 2, 2021) – The City of Gainesville has decided who will fill the shoes of Gainesville Fire Chief Jerome Yarbrough upon his retirement Dec. 31. Gainesville Fire Capt. Brandon Ellis, of Clermont, will assume the role of chief […]

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  • Commissioner King statement on Jim Beck sentencing

    COMMISSIONER KING STATEMENT ON JIM BECK SENTENCING ATLANTA – Today, Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King released the following statement in response to the sentencing of former Commissioner Jim Beck: “In July, Jim Beck was found guilty of stealing over $2 million in GUA funds by a group of twelve of his peers. Today, […]

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