Residents prioritize stability and rural charm in comprehensive plan
Officials in Habersham County and its municipalities have been gathering input for months on the county's comprehensive plan. What they're finding out is that...
Cleveland City Council approves purchase of old Wards Funeral Home property
Real estate was at the top of Monday's agenda for the Cleveland City Council meeting.
First, the city announced that it is continuing its work...
GBI seeking information on unidentified body found in Lavonia
The GBI is seeking information from the public about an ongoing death investigation in Lavonia. As Now Habersham previously reported, a man checking trail...
Reward offered in Mountain City arson case
A reward of up to $10,000 is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for torching a van...
Mayors statewide urge governor and lawmakers to pass gun reform laws
Nearly four dozen mayors — from Adel in South Georgia to Dalton in North Georgia and cities in between — want stricter gun laws.
They...
Georgia redistricting trial opens with debate over federal requirements for Black representation
(GA Recorder) — A federal trial that could recontour the political landscape in Georgia ahead of next year’s congressional and legislative races started Tuesday.
The...
Millions enrolled in new student loan repayment program
WASHINGTON (GA Recorder) — More than 4 million federal student loan borrowers are enrolled in the Biden administration’s new repayment program, according to figures...
Jill Biden tests positive for COVID-19; President, testing negative, maintains schedule
WASHINGTON (GA Recorder) — First Lady Jill Biden tested positive for COVID-19 Monday night, the White House said in a statement. Biden has mild...
Body found in Franklin County may be tied to missing persons case, coroner says
Authorities in Northeast Georgia are waiting on autopsy results to determine whether a body discovered in Franklin County on Monday is that of a...
At least 20 killed on Georgia’s roads over Labor Day weekend
At least 20 people died on Georgia's roads over the long Labor Day holiday weekend. Five people lost their lives Monday morning in a...
CJ Foodville to build $47M bakery and food processing plant in Gainesville
CJ Foodville Corporation will invest more than $47 million in a new bakery and food processing plant in Gainesville. The facility will create an...
Retired Judge Kim Crawford remembered as a dedicated public servant
A memorial service will be held Wednesday for a well-known retired local attorney and judge. Linton Kimzey Crawford, Jr. passed away at his residence...