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Building a legacy of literacy: Emily Stewart named Buford’s 2025 district teacher

Media Specialist Emily Stewart believes educators have the power to affect an entire generation, and she’s not taking

Buford cruises past East Coweta, winning state championship

COLUMBUS — Buford continued its dominant postseason run with a 16-1, three-inning victory over East Coweta on Saturday

Braselton police chief resigns, later arrested after earlier protective order attempt

BRASELTON — Former Braselton Police Chief Michael Steffman resigned Wednesday and was arrested hours later following a months-long

Going out with a bang: Lanier Raceway goes Cosmic

Braselton - On Saturday, Oct. 18, drift cars from across the country packed into Lanier Raceway for one

Sheriff’s office investigating incident where gun was brandished after football game

Flowery Branch – The Hall County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) is investigating an incident in which an individual brandished

Flowery Branch teen accused of sharing explicit video of children

A 17-year-old from Flowery Branch has been accused of sharing child pornography after Hall County Sheriff’s Office investigators

Volunteers make waves for a cleaner Lake Lanier

Lake Lanier — Just about a month ago, on a bright September morning, hundreds of volunteers came together

Local legislation aims to prevent future Lake Lanier park shutdowns

BUFORD — After years of staffing shortages and temporary closures at parks and boat ramps around Lake Lanier,

Hembree re-elected as Sugar Hill Mayor; Hicks and Piovesan win council seats

SUGAR HILL — Voters in Sugar Hill returned Mayor Brandon Hembree to office and elected two city councilmembers

American Revolution exhibit arrives in downtown Sugar Hill

SUGAR HILL — Visitors to downtown Sugar Hill this week can explore a traveling exhibit that brings the

Suwanee facility to bring 300 jobs, $10 million investment

SUWANEE — A global electrical-equipment manufacturer is investing nearly $10 million to open a new facility in Suwanee,

The Silverton Foundation to host annual golf tournament benefiting families in need

Atlanta — The Silverton Foundation will hold its ninth annual Chip In For A Cause golf tournament Oct.