Atlanta Tenants Win $8.45 Million Settlement After LaVista Apartment Fire
Owners and managers of the Reserve at LaVista Walk agreed to an $8.45M settlement to resolve claims after the November 2023 fire that displaced more than 220 residents. The proposed deal includes minimum payouts for adults and children and awaits court approval.
Missing Sex Offender Vanishes From Demorest as Habersham Cops Ask Locals for Help
Habersham County deputies are searching for 55‑year‑old James Edward Whitlock after he failed to update his sex‑offender registration. Officials say he was last tied to Demorest and may have links in neighboring counties.












