Bill lifting local control on house construction sparks debate in Georgia House committee hearing
(GA Recorder) — A Georgia House panel on Tuesday aired out much-debated sweeping legislation that would prevent local governments from regulating everything from the...
Commissioners to vote Wednesday on new position to run Total Fitness
The Habersham County Board of Commissioners has scheduled a called meeting for Wednesday, March 1, to vote on creating a new position to oversee...
2 seriously injured in separate accidents in White County
Two people were seriously injured in two separate wrecks Monday night in White County.
The first accident occurred in the 7500 block of Highway 356....
Autopsy to determine young man’s cause of death in Baldwin
An autopsy has been ordered to determine the cause of death for a 26-year-old man found dead in Baldwin over the weekend.
Around 7:30 a.m....
White County Commissioners approve public safety equipment surplus sale
The White County Board of Commissioners voted Monday during their meeting to authorize the online sale of several pieces of equipment assigned to White...
Refugees from wars in Afghanistan and Ukraine get help starting anew in Georgia
(GA Recorder) — The 10th annual New Americans Celebration drew about 300 case workers, advocates, and allies to the state Capitol this month to...
Governor’s school safety training bill passes Georgia House
(GA Recorder) — A school safety bill Gov. Brian Kemp named as a top priority passed the House Monday despite protests from some Democrats...
Public’s help leads to arrest of Mt. Airy man wanted for child molestation
Habersham County authorities say information from the public helped lead to the arrest of an alleged child molester.
Late last week, the Habersham County Sheriff’s...
Week Seven Under the Gold Dome
The 2023 Georgia Legislative Session has now concluded its seventh week under the Gold Dome, with 11 measures being passed through the Senate. As...
United Way distributes $80,000 to local agencies
The United Way of White County recently allocated $80,000 in funding to 14 nonprofit agencies. A reception was held this week marking the occasion.
During...
Georgia House poised to set new regulations, oversight for state’s growing rooftop solar market
(GA House) — The Georgia House could cast a vote as early as this week on a bill that would give the Public Service...
White House unveils $2B in weapons for Ukraine on one-year anniversary of Russian invasion
WASHINGTON (GA Recorder) — On the one-year anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the Biden administration announced an additional $2 billion in weapons...