Taxes could toss sand in gears of Georgia’s drive to become electric vehicle capital
(GA Recorder) — If Georgia lawmakers want to help Gov. Brian Kemp achieve his goal of making the state the electric vehicle capital of...
UPDATE: Smokey Road to remain closed through at least April 3
Weather will keep Smokey Road near Alto prison closed for the installation of new stormwater pipes.
The temporary closure of Smokey Road near Alto, set...
Kemp declares state of emergency after severe storms, tornado strike west central Georgia
Georgia is under a state of emergency following severe storms and a tornado that swept through the state Sunday morning.
After a rash of violent...
Popular Stump Road to close for repair work
The White County Department of Public Works will close a section of Poplar Stump Road north of Helen on Wednesday, March 29. The road...
Atlanta airport expects busy spring holiday travel beginning on Sunday
Officials with Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport expect more than 4.4 million passengers to travel to, from, or through the airport over the two-week spring...
Injured kayaker rescued from Tallulah Gorge
The first whitewater release of the season at Tallulah Gorge also brought its first injury. A kayaker was hurt at Sliding Rock Falls Saturday....
Fire forces evacuation at Home Depot in Flowery Branch
Fire in a heating and air conditioning unit forced the evacuation of the Home Depot in Flowery Branch Saturday afternoon.
At approximately 1:30 pm, Hall...
Tractor driver airlifted to hospital after being hit by semi
Paramedics airlifted a Northeast Georgia woman to the hospital after a tractor-trailer crashed into the farm tractor she was driving. The impact of the...
Public hearing on hospital acquisition set for April 13
Members of the public will have a chance next month to ask questions and learn more about Northeast Georgia Health System's pending takeover of...
Georgia Senate approves $32.4B budget proposal with cuts to higher ed, GPB funding
The Georgia Senate passed its version of next year’s $32.4 billion state budget Thursday that includes less money for teachers in higher education and...
Slimmed down heavy truck bill makes return trip to Georgia House
(GA Recorder) — The Georgia Senate passed a bill to increase the maximum weight limit for tractor trailers hauling forestry and agricultural products by...
Habersham EMC linemen recognized by Governor Kemp
The Habersham EMC Lineman's Rodeo Team was recognized by Governor Brian Kemp on March 15 for their 1st place overall win in the electric...