More projects than money: Leaders talk state of the county at Habersham economic development...
More projects than money. That was the resounding theme of this year's state of the county address delivered Thursday by county commissioner Bruce Harkness...
Gun owner charged with reckless conduct in shooting that injured him and his friend
Authorities have charged a Habersham County man with reckless conduct in an apparent accidental shooting that injured him and a friend.
John Charles Hall, 24,...
Firefighters take a turn as Santa’s elves to brighten kids’ Christmas in Cleveland
Some White County firefighters traded in their helmets for Santa hats Thursday as they delivered gifts to dozens of children.
On December 15, firefighters from...
Congress clears one-week bill to fund the government, but many hurdles remain
WASHINGTON (GA Recorder) — The U.S. Senate sent President Joe Biden a one-week government funding bill late Thursday, giving negotiators a few more days...
No foul play suspected in deadly Danielsville fire
State fire investigators are still trying to determine what caused a fatal fire in Danielsville over the weekend. One person was killed in the...
Hall County family displaced by fire
The Hall County Fire Marshall's Office is investigating the cause of a fire that damaged a residence northwest of Gainesville.
At approximately 7:30 p.m. on...
Wreath-laying ceremonies honoring veterans to be held Saturday in Clarkesville and Demorest
Habersham Countians will join volunteers nationwide this weekend in honoring the service and memories of military veterans.
On December 17, Old Clarkesville Cemetery and VFW...
Confusion lingers over Habersham County tax refunds
It's been one week since it was revealed that missed tax appeal hearing deadlines would cost Habersham County a sizeable chunk of change in...
New Liberty Road wreck seriously injures Clarkesville man
An 81-year-old man was seriously injured in a rollover wreck Thursday afternoon northeast of Clarkesville.
William Loyd McConnell was a passenger in a Kia Sorento...
Single-vehicle wreck shuts down Hwy. 75 north of Helen
One person was injured in a single-vehicle wreck that shut down a section of the highway between Helen and Hiawassee. State Route 75 North, north...
Kemp bans use of TikTok on state agency devices
An unusual memo went out to state agencies from Gov. Brian Kemp’s office Thursday morning.
The Republican governor notified executive branch heads that use of...
Senate panel pushes for new money to support Georgians with disabilities, pay hike for...
(GA Recorder) — A bipartisan Senate panel has proposed funding services for an additional 2,400 people with disabilities next year, putting the state on...