Promise686 provides network to assist children and families in need
A group that aims to connect those in need with those who can help them is working to expand its efforts across Northeast Georgia....
USDA aims to aid small farmers by barring pay deductions from poultry companies
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — A rule proposed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture would eliminate pay deductions for chicken producers, Secretary Tom Vilsack said Monday.
Under...
Georgia families struggle to buy food as state declines to extend enhanced benefits
(Georgia Recorder) — A little extra money to buy groceries during a recent summer gave Augusta parent Tasha Marshall a rare chance to spice...
Darlene Hudson appointed to Habersham County Board of Education
The Habersham County of Education appointed Darlene Hudson to the Board of Education as a second appointment made during their special called meeting Monday...
Holbrooks remains in the runoff after commission race recount
The Habersham County Board of Elections has concluded its recount of the May 21 GOP primary District 1 commission race. Following the machine recount,...
Sheriff: ‘No indication of foul play’ in disappearance of 12-year-old Gainesville girl
Investigators are asking for the public's help to find a 12-year-old Gainesville girl missing for nearly a week.
The Hall County Sheriff's Office says Maria...
Bagwell appointed as Habersham Central principal
The Habersham County Board of Education held a special called meeting Monday morning and appointed Dr. Adam Bagwell as Principal of Habersham Central High...
Court blocks fund from awarding grants exclusively to Black women
(Georgia Recorder) — An Atlanta-based venture capital fund aimed at supporting Black women will need to put its grant program on hold after a...
Fauci defends his work on COVID-19; has ‘open mind’ on its origins
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — Dr. Anthony Fauci defended his decision-making during the COVID-19 pandemic on Monday, testifying before Congress about his work on the...
Cause of White County house fire under investigation
The State Fire Marshal's Office is investigating the cause of a house fire that broke out Sunday afternoon in White County.
Public Safety Director David...
Hall County Sheriff’s Office statement on Maria Gomez-Perez case
The recent disappearance and ongoing search for a 12-year-old Gainesville girl has raised community concern. The Hall County Sheriff's Office has also faced criticism...
Closing the health care coverage gap would boost Georgia’s economy
Nearly half a million Georgians – small business owners, farmers, veterans, and part-time, hourly, and gig workers – cannot afford private health insurance but...