Georgia House, Senate adopt new rules that reduce public accountability
(GA Recorder) — The Georgia House and Senate gaveled in for a second day of lawmaking Wednesday. Both chambers passed resolutions laying out rules...
Judge Johnson resigns
Habersham County Chief Magistrate Gerald Johnson has resigned. Johnson submitted his resignation letter to Gov. Brian Kemp on Wednesday. His resignation comes less than one...
Kemp to push Georgia lawmakers to OK income and property tax breaks, bar local...
(GA Recorder) — Gov. Brian Kemp unveiled plans Wednesday to provide Georgians a $1.6 billion tax refund, relax local housing rules to attract first-time...
Clarkesville special election set for March 21
Clarkesville residents will soon return to the voting booth. The city has called a special election on March 21 to fill the Post 5 city...
U.S. House Republicans push through two anti-abortion measures in first work week
WASHINGTON (GA Recorder) — The U.S. House on Wednesday approved its first abortion-related measures under a new Republican majority, eliciting strong support from GOP...
Fairview Elementary student is Habersham’s new spelling bee champ
Patrick Schupp of Fairview Elementary School is Habersham County's new spelling bee champ. Schupp won the school system's district-wide competition on Wednesday, January 11.
It...
Clarkesville council names Poole city clerk, makes other key appointments
It's a new year, and Clarkesville is starting it out with a new city clerk. One of the first orders of business for town...
Georgia lawmakers plan to ease path to occupational license for workers with criminal records
(GA Recorder) — Dozens of job opportunities might open up for people with criminal records if a legislative push successfully removes barriers to professional...
Georgia’s U.S. senators, governor trumpet major expansion by solar panel maker QCells
(GA Recorder) — Solar panel manufacturer Qcells plans to expand its Dalton plant – again – and build a new facility in Cartersville, which...
GBI arrests Cleveland man in murder-for-hire plot
A Cleveland man is in jail accused of attempting to hire someone to kill his girlfriend.
GBI agents took Freddie Lee Warthen, Jr., into custody...
Habersham Medical Center to join Northeast Georgia Health System this year
Habersham County Medical Center is joining Northeast Georgia Health System sooner than expected. The Habersham County Hospital Authority and county commission have agreed to...
JQC recommends Judge Johnson be removed from office
The panel investigating ethical misconduct complaints against Habersham County Chief Magistrate Gerald Johnson recommends that he be removed from office.
In its report to the...