Jason Lane retiring after more than a decade as principal at Mill Creek High...
Jason Lane said that from an early age he knew he was destined to be a teacher. “I had always wanted to be a teacher growing up,” said Lane, who for the last 13-plus years has served as principal at Mill Creek High School. “I really enjoyed school, and teachers had a huge impact on my life. “When I went to college, I...
Chattanooga to Atlanta: Heavy Rainfall Brings Flash Flood Risk in North Georgia Until 7...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Rome, Georgia – Heavy rain sweeping across northwest Georgia could trigger flash flooding through Saturday evening, with 2 to 4 inches of rainfall expected and isolated spots seeing even higher totals....
East Hall Middle School principal to leave district
The Hall County School District (HCSD) announced Friday that East Hall Middle School Principal Dr. Jamie Hitzges would be leaving the district at the end of the 2025-2026 school year. Hitzges is reportedly leaving to pursue other professional opportunities. He has been in the district for nine years, previously as...
Facebook Marketplace sale in Athens goes bad when gun displayed
Two Gwinnett County women were robbed after they agreed to meet with a man after dark on Wednesday on an east Athens residential street to sell him a PlayStation game console. The man placed the PlayStation 5 in a bag, then told the women, “I’m not gonna lie. Y’all need to get outta here.” The thief, described in an...
More office and retail proposed for Village at River Green
A developer building homes and commercial space in the River Green area in Canton is seeking permission from city officials to scrap plans for condominiums and instead build more office and retail space there. On Jan. 8, the Canton City Council held a public hearing to discuss a request from Michelle Horstemeyer,...
Flash Flood Warnings in effect across North Georgia
Heavy rain has brought several Flash Flood Warnings to North Georgia Saturday morning. 3-4″ of rain has fallen across the region with an additional 1-2″ possible through mid/late afternoon. **A Flash Flood Warning is in effect for Dawson, Lumpkin and Eastern Pickens County until 5PM Saturday.**. **A Flash...
Sardis Road development gets rescinded by applicant
A development consisting of townhomes, cottage courts, commercial space, and storage for boats and RVs had the application withdrawn by the applicant at Thursday's Hall County Commission meeting. The development off of Sardis Road in District 2 Commissioner Billy Powell's district was originally tabled at the Dec. 11...
Cherokee County, GA – Traffic Alert: Downed Power Lines Close Reinhardt Pkwy
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Cherokee County, GA – Drivers in Cherokee County are being urged to plan alternate routes today after a key roadway was shut down due to hazardous conditions involving downed power lines. According to the...
Flash flood warning issued for Cherokee County
The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood warning for Cherokee County until 4:30 p.m. Saturday. According to NWS, at 10:27 a.m. Saturday, emergency management reported thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warning area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain fell Saturday morning and additional rainfall...
Restaurant Report Card: Delhi Indian Eats fails with 41; Unbelievegan earns 100
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A Gwinnett County health inspector found several critical violations inside an Indian restaurant in Loganville. Delhi Indian Eats on Rosebud Road failed a routine inspection with only 41 points and a “U” for unsatisfactory. The report says there was a mold-like...
