Session’s first bill passes Georgia Senate
The Georgia Senate passed its first bill on Day 11 of the legislative session.
Senate Bill 11, called the "Georgia Fights Terrorism Act," would allow...
GBI investigating child’s death in Toccoa
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is assisting the Toccoa Police Department in its probe into the recent death of a young boy.
According to GBI...
Ralston’s widow loses bid to succeed him; NEGA House district race goes to runoff
A north Georgia banker defeated the widow of late House Speaker David Ralston to win Ralston's old House seat in a Republican runoff Tuesday.
The...
Habersham County’s assistant public works director resigns
After six months on the job, Habersham County's assistant public works director has resigned. Now Habersham has confirmed that Brian Brackett turned in his...
Commissioners vote to use opioid settlement for drug education
The White County Board of Commissioners has approved the use of opioid settlement funds to be used for drug education in the county.
Sheriff Rick...
Billions in federal farm payments flow to a select group of producers, report shows
WASHINGTON (GA Recorder) — The top 10% of recipients of federal farm payments raked in more than 79% of total subsidies over the last 25...
Back to work
The Georgia House of Representatives returned to the Gold Dome for the third week of the 2023 legislative session on Monday, January 23. Back...
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens announces ‘Cop City’ compromise as protestors fill City Hall
Tuesday afternoon, Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens and DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond announced changes to the planned Atlanta Public Safety Training Center known as...
Gainesville man on the run after shooting 2 at shopping center, police say
Police are searching for the man who shot and critically wounded two other men at a Gainesville shopping center.
The Gainesville Police Department on Tuesday...
Sheriff: Driver crashes into patrol cars during chase in North Georgia
A driver faces a slew of charges after crashing into two patrol vehicles during a two-county chase through North Georgia overnight.
Around 9:15 p.m. Monday,...
Habersham County Commission holds planning retreat
Members of the Habersham County Board of Commissioners spent Friday, January 27, planning for the county’s future.
Meeting in a planning retreat from 8 a.m....
Mental health advocates rally for more service improvements in Georgia
(GA Recorder) — When last year’s behavioral health parity bill was signed into law, Janet Norris was sitting in a Bartow County jail cell.
A...