Two HCHS seniors named Georgia Scholars
Two Habersham Central High School students are among 154 seniors statewide to be named Georgia Scholars this year. Hayden Hulsey and Emily Irvin are being...
Pebble Ministry announces inaugural scholarship
There's a new scholarship opportunity available to graduating seniors in Banks, Habersham, Rabun, Stephens, and White counties. Pebble Ministry Inc. this year launched its...
Firefighters battle high winds while putting out house fire in Gainesville
High winds posed a serious threat as firefighters battled a big house fire in Gainesville Saturday night. The blaze broke out just before 9...
Gusty winds create dangerous conditions across northern Georgia
A strong storm system passed through northern Georgia early Saturday, bringing with it heavy rain and high winds. By noon, the rain had cleared,...
Storm suspected of sparking fire at Hall County middle school
A storm Saturday morning may be to blame for an electrical fire that broke out at a local middle school.
Around 8:40 am, Hall County...
County to enforce towing at Diamond Memorial Fields
Habersham County is taking a firm stand against illegal parking at Diamond Memorial Fields. The county issued a notice this week that it will...
Social Security trustees predict benefit cuts in 2033 without congressional action
WASHINGTON (GA Recorder) — Social Security will no longer be able to pay full benefits in 2033, a year earlier than previously expected, according...
Sonny Perdue speaks on ‘unfortunate’ and ‘disappointing’ budget cuts to Georgia’s university system
The University System of Georgia is denouncing the $66 million in budget cuts that state lawmakers approved for the system on Wednesday.
The cuts will...
Holly Witcher named White County Teacher of the Year
A special education teacher at Tesnatee Gap Elementary School is this year's White County School System Teacher of the Year.
Holly Witcher received the honor...
Tallulah Falls lifts Boil Water Advisory
The town of Tallulah Falls has lifted its Boil Water Advisory for residents on Hickory Nut Mountain.
The advisory was issued as a precaution after...
Clarkesville lifts Boil Water Advisory
Clarkesville has lifted the Boil Water Advisory it issued for some city water customers on Thursday.
The advisory was issued as a precaution after a...
16-year-old among suspects charged with murder in death of Athens man
Two more suspects, including a 16-year-old, have been arrested for murder in the March 5 shooting that killed an Athens man.
X’Zydric Faust was taken...