States criticized for spending federal relief funds on tax cuts, prisons
(GA Recorder) – As states plan how they’ll spend the $25 billion remaining in federal COVID relief funds, some also are facing criticism and...
Phone scammers targeting Habersham County residents
Phone scammers pretending to be law enforcement officers are targeting people in Habersham County. The sheriff's office is warning people about the scam, reminding...
Chinese surveillance balloon now drifting across the middle of the U.S., Pentagon confirms
WASHINGTON (GA Recorder) — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will postpone his planned trip to Beijing after the U.S. detected a Chinese surveillance...
House passes beefed-up mid-year budget with a $1B property tax break
The Georgia House almost unanimously approved Thursday its proposed amended fiscal year spending plan through June 30, adding billions in additional spending following yet...
Two students injured in science lab at Habersham Ninth Grade Academy
Two Habersham County 9th graders were hospitalized Thursday afternoon after suffering chemical burns in a science experiment.
According to Habersham County School Superintendent Matthew Cooper,...
HMC ‘pausing’ ICU admissions, closing Total Fitness in effort to shore up finances
Severe financial losses at Habersham Medical Center have prompted administrators to scale back operations at the Demorest facility. Hospital staff informed Now Habersham earlier...
Authorities identify woman hit, killed by train in Gainesville
Authorities have identified the woman who was struck and killed by a train Thursday morning in Gainesville as Bonnie Carrillo, age 50. Officials say Carillo...
White County breaks ground on new tax office
The wet weather Thursday morning did not dampen the enthusiasm of officials as they gathered to break ground for a new White County Tax Commissioners office....
Accidental shooting sends one man to hospital
A man was injured in an accidental shooting Thursday afternoon near Cornelia.
Units from Habersham County Emergency Services and the sheriff's office responded around 3:45...
Toccoa man killed in Franklin County wreck
A transport van carrying disabled passengers crashed in Franklin County, killing one man and injuring four others. The wreck occurred Wednesday afternoon on GA...
Habersham County Sheriff’s Office rolls out motorcycle patrol
The Habersham County Sheriff’s Office has rolled out one of its newest tools in the fight to keep the county’s roads safe: a 2016...
Legalized sports betting, horse racing quick out of the gate in state Senate
(GA Recorder) — A Georgia Senate committee is expected to consider a bill next week that opens the door to legalized online sports betting.
Republican...