Cumming GA

DAHLONEGA — In a recent ceremony by the University of North Georgia, 36 graduating cadets were awarded commissions as second lieutenants — including two local cadets. Alexander Mankoski, of Stockbridge, was commissioned into the Army National Guard, Chemical Corps. Dayton Morse, of McDonough, was commissioned into...

The first day of winter in 2025 in the local Walton and Gwinnett County areas arrived on Sunday, Dec. 21 along with the rest of the country – and here it felt a little like a gentle shift rather than a dramatic freeze. In fact, it may have felt more like a continuation of fall – and a pretty mild one at that.

Beltone in Flowery Branch recently announced it will be gifting a man with a free pair of hearing aids through the Beltone Hearing Care Foundation. Beltone said Kenneth Hudson was nominated by their local team after he shared his story and the hardship he has faced with hearing loss. Hudson’s...

Two prominent figures in the Gainesville City School System will be retiring at the end of the school year. Chief Operations Officer Adrian Niles and Chief Finance Officer Kathy Pethel will officially retire after the summer. Adrian Niles joined Gainesville City School System as Maintenance and Operations Director in...

High school freshman Ariah Mills is already making history with grit, determination, and a commitment to the grind. Though he just began studying at Buford High School this year, Mills is already widely regarded as one of the most accomplished student athletes to ever attend the school. His sport of...

Gainesville-based Thumbs Up Mission hosted its 24th Cancer Family Retreat in November, serving 86 families currently battling cancer. The retreat at Great Woof Lodge in LaGrange served a total of 384 individuals, and saw 261 volunteers. The weekend aims to provide families with healing, laughter and community. The...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Hall County, GA – Drivers across Northeast Georgia are facing major travel disruptions today after a serious traffic incident shut down multiple lanes on Interstate 985 near Friendship Road. According to...

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Investigators are working to determine what sparked a fire that destroyed a Flowery Branch home Sunday evening, displacing a family of five. Firefighters responded to the 4200 block of Burgundy Way around 7:15 p.m. on Dec. 21. When crews arrived, they found heavy flames coming from the front of...

LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. — A neighbor dispute escalated into gunfire in the area of Belvaird Drive and Sugarloaf Pkwy in Gwinnett County Saturday evening. Officers from the Eastside Precinct responded to the scene where, upon their arrival, the suspect fired several rounds into the air. When officers attempted to make...

A man was arrested in connection with a shooting that killed a 70-year-old man and the man’s dog in a park, Hall County Sheriff’s Office announced Sunday.