Key lawmaker exploring legislation to curb Flock camera misuse

ATLANTA-- Growing public concern about license plate reader systems has led a key state senator to consider legislation to limit abuses by police.After nearly weekly news reports of law enforcement officers accused of misusing license plate reader data for personal purposes, such as spying on...

Passion returns to the North Georgia Mountains

His Last Days, the outdoor passion drama,begun in 1984, at Covecrest Retreat Center, prepares to fill the northeast Georgia sky with music and voices of praise and worship. The Tallulah Falls School Equestrian Center, serves as the setting for the Labor Day Weekend performances each and every year.

Water talks affect two counties’ future

When it comes to water, Demorest is the king in Habersham County.Prior to Wednesday afernoon when the Demorest City Council announced its intentions to end the pursuit of Tallulah Falls property while advancing a regional water-supply strategy, lots of behind-closed-door discussions were held.The...

Eminent domain hearing moves to mid-September

A public hearing on using eminent domain to expand Demorest’s water system has been rescheduled.The Demorest City Council will now hold the hearing at 6 p.m. on Sept. 16. It was originally scheduled to take place during the Sept. 1 regular meeting.

Potential property acquistion may affect ‘Rails to Trails’

There’s an organization that’s been working quietly behind the scenes for a few years now, and the project they’ve been working on is just now becoming a reality.Ironically, it’s also just become a behind-the-scenes player in an eminent domain situation.Friends of Northeast Georgia is a nonprofit...

Whirlpool of questions: City of Demorest seeks Rabun County land in Tallulah Falls for city’s water system expansion

For Clint Irvin, it’s personal.“I grew up on Tallulah Lake,” Irvin said. “I learned to swim there.”His father and uncle, Johnny Irvin and David Irvin, own the two parcels Demorest is seeking to acquire through eminent domain.

Tallulah Falls councilman arrested

Tallulah Falls Council Member Gerald Michael “Mike” Urpschot, 66, was arrested and booked into the Rabun County Detention Center on charges of striking an unattended vehicle and expired tag, according to the Rabun County Sheriff’s Office Media Arrest Summary.

Citizens qualify for Clayton, Sky Valley council seats

Qualifying for city council seats in Sky Valley and Clayton ended last week and locals from both cities turned in qualifying paperwork to run for office.

County commissioners roll back millage rate

The Rabun County Board of Commissioners approved the Calendar Year (CY) 2026 millage rate in the amount of 6.6590, which is a rollback from the 2025 millage rate of 7.0300, during a special called meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 25.

City of Mountain City schedules work session

City of Mountain City council members will hold a work session on Tuesday, Sept. 1 at 6 p.m. at Mountain City’s City Hall, 41 Education Street. The agenda item includes ordinance reviews.