Funeral set for Rabun County man killed in Burton Dam Road wreck
A memorial service will be held this weekend for a Rabun County man who died from injuries he sustained in a wreck on Burton...
State awards grants to boost internet access in rural Georgia
Three Northeast Georgia counties are among 28 counties statewide that stand to benefit from grants aimed at expanding and improving their local internet service.
Spectrum...
Georgia lawmakers plan to push for higher police pay, improved retirement benefits
(GA Recorder) — A quick survey of the salaries for police officers in rural southwest Georgia found that some officers started off earning $12.70...
Heavy rain floods streets in Cleveland
Heavy rain and thunderstorms Wednesday morning kept emergency officials in White County busy. At least two homeowners reported lightning strikes and excessive rainfall in...
U.S. Senate opens a new session with a record set by McConnell
WASHINGTON (GA Recorder) — U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer welcomed reelected and newly elected senators Tuesday afternoon to a new session of Congress,...
Driver killed in wreck trying to elude Habersham County deputy, GSP says
A 34-year Gainesville driver was fatally injured early Tuesday when he wrecked while being pursued by a Habersham County deputy. William Timothy Myers crashed on...
Conservatives in U.S. House tank McCarthy bid to be speaker on multiple ballots
WASHINGTON (GA Recorder) — Republican control of the U.S. House got off to a rocky start Tuesday when the party was unable to decide who...
Habersham County schools to operate on 2-hour delay Wednesday
Due to the threat of severe weather, public schools in Habersham County will operate on a 2-hour delay on Wednesday, January 4, 2023.
The morning...
Cornelia man arrested after high-speed chase
A Cornelia man faces multiple charges after allegedly leading police on a high-speed chase through Habersham County New Year's night.
The chase began when a Baldwin...
Sports betting and other legalized gambling could beat long odds after Georgia Legislature shakeup
(GA Recorder) — State Rep. Ron Stephens, a Savannah Republican, wanted to make a point about gambling in the state of Georgia. During a...
Habersham Medical Center welcomes first baby of the new year
Habersham Medical Center is celebrating the birth of its first baby of the New Year.
Baby boy Esteban was born at 1:31 p.m. on January...
New Budget, new chief, new year
The Mt Airy Town Council held its last meeting of 2022 on Friday night. The meeting was held at the 11th hour for two...