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  • 1 week ago | nowhabersham.com | Brian Wellmeier

    Authorities are investigating after a decomposed body was discovered in a tent at a homeless encampment behind a shopping center on Dawsonville Highway in Gainesville. According to the Gainesville Police Department, authorities were called to the wooded area shortly after noon, May 27, where the body was found inside a tent. Due to the advanced stage of decomposition, officials have not yet been able to identify the person.

  • 1 week ago | nowhabersham.com | Brian Wellmeier

    Cornelia’s popular summer festival series is returning for its fourth year, bringing food, crafts and entertainment to the heart of downtown. Catch Me in Cornelia’s first event will kick off on Thursday, May 29. The next two events are scheduled for the last Thursdays in June and July, offering residents and visitors a lively way to start their weekends.

  • 1 week ago | nowhabersham.com | Brian Wellmeier

    Fieldale Farms, still recovering after a vicious blaze that broke out Sunday night, resumed operations at unaffected areas in its processing plant Monday, May 26, according to Cornelia City Manager Dee Anderson. Anderson said he was unsure about potential reopening in the rendering area of the plant, which saw significant damage as a result of the fire. “I have not spoken to (Fieldale) this morning (May 27),” Anderson said.

  • 1 week ago | nowhabersham.com | Brian Wellmeier

    Authorities in Hart County made progress last week in several ongoing theft cases, including two incidents involving stolen zero-turn lawn mowers. On Friday, May 23, according to the Hart County Sheriff’s Office, investigators recovered a Kubota zero-turn mower and a Cub Cadet zero-turn mower, both of which had been reported stolen in separate cases. Following the investigation, authorities identified Larrente Shavaul Gaines, 28, of Hartwell, as a potential suspect.

  • 1 week ago | nowhabersham.com | Brian Wellmeier

    A former Boy Scout leader now faces child molestation charges, according to GBI. Andrew Howard Whaley, 61, of Cumming, has been arrested and charged in connection with child molestation, child pornography and surveillance offenses following an investigation by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI). Whaley faces one count of aggravated child molestation, one count of child molestation and one count of possession of child pornography in Lumpkin County.

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