New Mexican restaurant Taco Social opens in Ball Ground
Juan Quintana and Erika Gonzalez were inspired to open Taco Social — Ball Ground’s newest restaurant, — by the recipes of Gonzalez’s Mexican grandmother. The husband-and-wife-team greeted their first customers on Nov. 11 in the downtown space formerly occupied by Sunrise on Main, a breakfast café. “This has been a...
Hall County, GA – Traffic Alert: Lula Road Closed After Head-On Crash
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Hall County, GA – Both lanes of Lula Road (State Route 52) are currently closed at the bridge over Lake Lanier following a serious head-on crash involving two vehicles, according to the Hall County...
New Paws, New Love: Adopt Kittens Today in Lawrenceville, GA
Interested in adding a furry friend to your family? Even if you're just keen on viewing some of the cute critters available for adoption nearby, there are ample pets waiting for their forever homes in animal shelters throughout and around lawrenceville.
Suspect goes for joyride in stolen tractor-trailer
Gwinnett County police are searching for a man who they say went for a joyride in a stolen tractor-trailer.
Heavy rain covering most of north Georgia Monday night, overnight
Most all of north Georgia and metro Atlanta will see widespread rain showers starting tonight.
Johns Creek takes look at regulating e-bike use
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — The Johns Creek City Council is looking at regulating electric bicycles with an eye toward safety. Councilwoman Stacy Skinner, who raised the issue at a Nov. 17 work session, said more residents are raising concerns about their safety, legality and how they should share roadways and pathways.
Crash with injuries in Lula Sunday remains under investigation
A crash in Lula on Sunday afternoon leaves a teenage driver of one vehicle and another vehicle's driver and passenger with injuries, while the incident remains under investigation. Officials with Georgia State Patrol (GSP) said a trooper from the barracks in Gainesville responded to a two-vehicle crash with injuries...
Georgia man dies in Lumpkin County crash
A car crash claimed the life of a Dahlonega man Friday, the Georgia Department of Public Safety announced Monday.
Cherokee County School Police mourns loss of officer
An officer in the Cherokee County School District Police Department has died, the department announced Sunday. Officer Bryan Zapp joined CCSD last school year and was assigned to Ball Ground Elementary School STEM Academy and Free Home Elementary School. He was assigned to Freedom Middle School this school year....
Kids eat free at IHOP with adult meal purchase, through Dec. 21st
From December 1 to 21, 2025, IHOP is offering a FREE kids meal with each adult entree purchased. Kids age 12 and under are included. The special offer is available daily from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m., for dine-in only, at participating locations. Children can choose a meal from IHOP’s...

















