Changes in state election laws have little impact on results, new study finds
(GA Recorder) — In recent years, U.S. politics has been consumed by partisan fights over states’ election policies.
But a new study by two political...
Sheriff: Speed a factor in wreck that killed 5; pushes for change on 365
One day after five people died in a two-vehicle wreck on GA 365, Habersham County Sheriff Joey Terrell told county commissioners that something has...
Sheriff’s office concludes probe into inmate attack on county jailer
The Habersham County Sheriff’s Office says it has concluded its investigation into a recent incident that injured a jailer. Officials say Habersham County Detention...
Banks County vacation home destroyed by fire
Investigators are trying to determine what caused a vacation home in Banks County to go up in flames.
The fire at 654 Ridge Lane in...
Trump says he has been told he is a target of the special counsel’s...
(GA Recorder) — Donald Trump has received a target letter from Special Counsel Jack Smith, he said Tuesday, indicating another indictment of the former...
New counseling center opens in Demorest
At a time of increasing demand for counseling services, there's a new option for those seeking help in Habersham County.
Northeast Georgia Christian Counseling (NGCC)...
Georgia Supreme Court rejects Trump’s bid to pre-empt Fulton D.A.’s expected indictments
(GA Recorder) — On Monday, the Georgia Supreme Court rejected a petition asking the justices to stop Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from...
Today could be Georgia’s hottest day of the year so far
Macon-born country music star Jason Aldean suffered heat exhaustion during a concert in Connecticut on Saturday night after high humidity and heat made performing...
Town Creek Road lane closure
The Georgia Department of Transportation will close one lane of traffic on Town Creek Road in White County on Wednesday, July 19. The single-lane...
Firefighters overcome by heat fighting blaze at Commerce recycling plant
A major industrial fire in Commerce consumed a large portion of a recycling plant and kept first responders busy all weekend.
The fire began around...
Tens of thousands of Georgians at risk of losing food assistance
(GA Recorder) — Food assistance advocates contend that a Georgia agency’s refusal to apply for a federal work exemption puts thousands of Georgians in...
Habersham jams at NGMC’s grand opening in Demorest
Northeast Georgia Medical Center hosted the grand opening of its new Demorest campus on Saturday. The event, billed as Habersham Jam, drew more than...