Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz files motion to oust McCarthy as U.S. House speaker
WASHINGTON (GA Recorder) — The U.S. House likely faces a decision this week on whether Kevin McCarthy should keep the role of speaker after...
Hall County reminds people they need permits for outdoor burning
Outdoor burning is again allowed in Georgia. The statewide summertime burn ban was lifted on Sunday, October 1.
Hall County, like other counties, requires burn...
Public hearings Monday on Clarkesville budget, millage rate
Clarkesville city leaders are considering a partial millage rate rollback that could save taxpayers about $90 a year. A full rollback would save them...
United Healthcare urges NGHS to finalize contract
As open enrollment for health insurance nears, one of the nation's leading insurers is urging Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) to accept its latest...
On his 99th birthday, Jimmy Carter is fondly remembered for hammering in the hills...
(GA Recorder) — The lively young girl was excited about her brand-new home, as well she should be. It had been built in a...
Georgia families may face increased child care costs as pandemic-era funding ends
Child care centers received their last checks from pandemic-era federal funding on Saturday, Sept. 30.
The funds, as part of the American Rescue Plan, stabilized...
Congress clears bill to avert shutdown, with vote promised later on Ukraine aid
WASHINGTON (GA Recorder) — Congress approved a bill Saturday night that would stave off a government shutdown until at least mid-November, though the measure...
Alto Town Council member and former vice mayor Carolyn Cabe dies
The Town of Alto is mourning the death of one of its elected leaders. Council member Carolyn Cabe passed away on Friday, September 29....
6-year-old gets lesson in honesty after finding $3,000 in cash
A Friday shopping trip at a local warehouse nearly cost a woman $3,000, but thanks to a curious 6-year-old and her mom, she got...
Warnock, Georgia Democrats ‘gravely concerned’ about impact of Medicaid unwinding error on children
(GA Recorder) — U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock has spearheaded a letter to Biden administration officials expressing concern about how Georgia is handling the phasing...
Judge clears Oct. 1 start for new prosecutors oversight panel
(GA Recorder) — A judge ruled Friday that a new prosecutors disciplinary council can begin investigating complaints on Sunday.
Georgia’s Prosecuting Attorneys Oversight Commission remains...
Arrest made in year-old Lee Arrendale State Prison murder
More than a year after Angela Anderson died in custody at Lee Arrendale State Prison in Alto, a fellow inmate has been arrested for...