Akins, Harkness re-elected to lead HABCO Commission
In the first meeting of the new year, the Habersham County Board of Commissioners re-elected its leadership. The vote revealed simmering tensions on the...
Baldwin City Council recognizes employees
Susan Newsom was recognized for 20 years of service at the Baldwin City Council meeting Tuesday night, January 16. Newsom has worked for the...
Amazon delivery driver faces possible vehicular homicide charge in newborn’s death
An Amazon delivery truck driver faces a possible vehicular homicide charge following a wreck that ended in the death of a newborn.
The two-vehicle crash...
Tree service truck wrecks near Batesville
A tree service truck operator escaped injury in a wreck north of Clarkesville on Monday.
Habersham County E-911 dispatchers received a call at 8:17 a.m....
North Georgia Community Foundation opens 2024 scholarship application cycle
The North Georgia Community Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2024 scholarship cycle.
The foundation currently administers 82 scholarship funds for high school seniors,...
Seasonal road closures in effect in Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest
Seasonal road closures are now in effect in the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest. These closures occur between December and March to protect public health and...
Child tax credit expansion included in new congressional tax plan
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — Leading members of Congress released a bipartisan, bicameral tax proposal Tuesday, promising a middle-path deal to help low-income families and...
Winder Marks MLK Day with March, Ceremony
The city of Winder celebrated the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a ceremony downtown and a march on Monday,...
Hatchett: Week One under the gold dome
The New Year signals the start of another Legislative Session here under the Gold Dome, and I'm enthusiastic about representing the hardworking constituents of...
University of North Georgia, other schools closed Tuesday due to weather
Several North Georgia area schools and colleges are closed today, Tuesday, Jan. 16, due to the cold and wintry weather.
White County schools are closed...
Trump cruises to historic Iowa caucus victory; DeSantis edges past Haley
(Iowa Capital Dispatch) — Former President Donald Trump is projected to win the Iowa Caucuses Monday night, according to The Associated Press, which calls...
Proposed Georgia law would push social media companies to require minors to get parental...
(GA Recorder) — Georgians under 16 could soon need to get permission from their parents before they can log on to social media if...