Now Hab awards cash prizes to spelling bee winners
Now Habersham was pleased to award cash prizes to this year's Habersham County School District spelling bee winners.
Patrick Schupp received $100 for his first-place...
Good Samaritan saves driver and passenger from burning truck
Stephen Riser was on his way to Gainesville to visit a client when he drove up on the wreck. A Dodge Ram pickup truck...
Hatchett again selected Senate floor leader
Governor Brian Kemp has again selected Sen. Bo Hatchett to serve as one of his State Senate Floor Leaders. The Cornelia Republican will share...
Anderson named vice-chair of two House committees
The Georgia House of Representatives’ Committee on Assignments named State Representative Victor Anderson (R-Cornelia) as the Vice Chairman of the House Governmental Affairs and...
An earlier presidential primary could be a boon for Georgia’s economy
As Georgia's prominent role in national politics continues to grow, so too might the financial benefit to businesses and industries across the Peach State.
Recent...
Violent protest in downtown Atlanta over killing of activist
ATLANTA (AP) — A protest turned violent in downtown Atlanta on Saturday night in the wake of the death of an environmental activist who...
Anti-abortion activists press for more restrictions at Roe’s 50th anniversary
(GA Recorder) — Sunday marks the 50th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision, the Supreme Court case guaranteeing the right to an abortion...
Fire destroys White County barn
An afternoon fire Saturday in White County destroyed a barn, but quick action by firefighters kept the blaze from spreading, officials say.
Shortly after 12...
U.S. mayors at the White House hear praise from Biden on rebuilding post-pandemic
WASHINGTON (GA Recorder) — President Joe Biden hosted more than 200 of the nation’s mayors at the White House on Friday afternoon, highlighting economic...
Work release escapee arrested in Buford
A Hall County inmate who walked away from a work release detail on Dec. 22, 2022, is back in custody.
On Friday afternoon, January 20,...
Pay boosts, refunds and increased school spending dominate Georgia budget week hearings
Investing more in Georgia's schools, health care and state employees were dominant themes during annual budget hearings conducted at the state Capitol this week,...
Burton named NGTC GOAL winner
Teresa Burton of Cleveland was named North Georgia Technical College's 2023 Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL) winner at Friday's Habersham Rotary meeting. Nominated...