Pedestrian struck, killed crossing Athens area highway
A woman died over the weekend in Athens after being struck by a vehicle on the Atlanta Highway.
According to the initial investigation, the woman...
5 killed, including 2 children, in fiery wreck on GA 365
"Horrific!" That's how motorists who passed by the scene described it. On Sunday afternoon, July 16, five people, including two children, ages 5 and...
Athens PD alerts drivers to upcoming checkpoints
If you plan to be out on the roads in Athens this Friday night, there's a good chance you could run into law enforcement....
Sunday shooting in Hall County being investigated
The Hall County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) is investigating a shooting that occurred outside of a party at a residence early Sunday morning, July 16,...
Thousands turn out for Red, White, and Tunes
A big crowd turned out for Clarkesville's signature summer event Saturday. Around 2,500 people filed into Pitts Park for the city's annual Red, White,...
Georgia House study panel to dig into contentious state law limiting hospital construction
(GA Recorder) — House Speaker Jon Burns told members of a House study panel looking at how Georgia regulates health care services to “follow...
Two sent to hospital after rear-end wreck in Baldwin
Two people were sent to the hospital following a rear-end wreck on GA 365 at the Duncan Bridge Road intersection in Baldwin. Emergency personnel...
Cleveland to close section of Church Street
Cleveland will close a section of Church Street next week so crews can replace an aging creek culvert.
The road will be closed between North...
7 injured in two-vehicle wreck on GA 365
A two-vehicle wreck on GA 365 east of Clarkesville injured seven people, including a 7-year-old girl from Alto. Emergency personnel responded to the wreck...
3-year-old killed in Lumpkin County wreck
People across North Georgia are mourning the loss of a 3-year-old girl who died in a single-vehicle wreck in Lumpkin County. Rocky Rae Barron...
Hosey named new GBI director
Governor Brian Kemp has appointed Chris Hosey to serve as Director of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI). Kemp appointed Hosey following a unanimous...
More than 800,000 student loan borrowers to have debt forgiven
WASHINGTON (GA Recorder) — The Department of Education and the White House announced Friday that more than 800,000 federal student loan borrowers will have...