Retired firefighter dies rescuing swimmers while vacationing in Florida
"Richie died doing what he loved, which was helping others in their time of need."
That's how friends and colleagues of retired Banks County Fire...
Video captures fiery crash outside fire station
It was an explosive crash the drivers were lucky to walk away from. On June 2, a Ford F-150 crashed into a Habersham County...
Joint operation leads to fentanyl, meth arrests in Athens
A recent joint two-day law enforcement operation in Athens resulted in the arrests of six fentanyl and methamphetamine dealers, police say.
The alleged dealers are...
Clarkesville Elementary School expansion underway
The playground at Clarkesville Elementary School has turned into a construction zone as crews prepare to add another wing to the building. The $11...
Stormy weather hits Helen hard
While Cleveland and other areas of White County remained dry, Helen and the northern part of White County were slammed with heavy rain and...
‘We’re just trying to live our lives’: DACA hits 11-year mark still mired in...
WASHINGTON (GA Recorder) — June 15 marked the 11th anniversary of a program that was created during the Obama administration to temporarily protect undocumented...
Council considering 60% pay raise for Baldwin’s top administrator
The Chief Administrative Officer for Baldwin will receive a 60% salary increase if the current proposed employment contract is approved by the city council....
Investigators charge Gainesville 19-year-old with sexual assault
Following a six-month investigation, Hall County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) criminal investigators have charged a Gainesville man with a sexual attack on a girl under...
Cleveland police seek help identifying another shoplifting suspect
Police are again asking the public to help identify a shoplifting suspect caught on security cameras at the Walmart in Cleveland. This latest request...
Democrats in Congress renew push to protect access to birth control
WASHINGTON (GA Recorder) — Democrats in Congress reintroduced a bill Wednesday that would guarantee access to birth control regardless of any future Supreme Court...
Strong storms making their way across Northeast Georgia
A strong thunderstorm will impact White County through 4:15 p.m. Thursday, June 15.
At 3:34 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was located over Robertstown, or 7...
Baldwin Water Department lifts Boil Water Advisory
The city of Baldwin has lifted its Boil Water Advisory for customers who experienced disruptions in service following a recent water main break.
The advisory...