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Millions of federal workers’ paychecks would be on hold in a shutdown

WASHINGTON (GA Recorder) — More than 3.5 million federal employees and military personnel — many in the Washington, D.C., area but also scattered across...

GSP: Driver pulled in front of tractor-trailer on Ga. 365

An SUV driver and passenger were lucky to get out alive Tuesday after the driver pulled into the path of a tractor-trailer on Ga....

Pittard named sole finalist for White County Manager

The White County Board of Commissioners Tuesday voted to approve Billy Pittard as a sole finalist for the position of White County Manager. Pittard...

Gainesville man charged with child molestation

Hall County investigators have arrested and charged an 18-year-old Gainesville man for allegedly molesting a young girl earlier this month. Investigators took Jason Carter Berry...

White County sheriff seeks second term

White County Sheriff Rick Kelley made it official Tuesday; he will be seeking a second term in office. "It’s hard to believe that this term...

Former U.S. Capitol Police chief blames intelligence failures, not Trump, for Jan. 6 attack

(GA Recorder) — The FBI and U.S. Department of Homeland Security failed to share intelligence with the U.S. Capitol Police ahead of the Jan....

Mt. Airy driver cited for wreck on Ga. 365 at Rock Road

The Georgia State Patrol says a Mt. Airy driver failed to yield while crossing over Ga. 365 near the Stephens County line. The pickup...

3 injured in RV rollover wreck on Hwy. 17

The Habersham County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a wreck that hurt three people Tuesday afternoon, shutting down Highway 17 near the White County line...

Habersham County closes lap pool due to safety concerns

Habersham County has temporarily closed the lap pool at the Ruby Fulbright Aquatic Center near Clarkesville. A mechanical issue is making the water cloudy,...

Loved ones adjust to ‘new normal’ after death of mother and friend

"We're coping okay. Just trying to adjust to the new normal." That's how Nicole McClellan describes life for her and her siblings after losing their...

Mt. Airy Town Council keeps millage rate the same for 39th year

The Mt. Airy Town Council held a special called meeting Monday evening to discuss this year’s proposed millage rate. Last week, members of the...

U.S. House GOP spending bills falter as Congress struggles to avoid a shutdown

WASHINGTON (GA Recorder) — U.S. Senate Democrats said Tuesday they are preparing their own short-term spending bill that they believe will garner bipartisan support,...