White County boy hailed a ‘hero’ for saving his family from fire
A White County boy is being hailed a hero for his actions which officials say saved his family and home.
On the morning of November...
Unemployment up slightly statewide
The state labor department says all twelve Regional Commissions in Georgia recorded a rise in unemployment rates last month.
Georgia's October unemployment rate was 2.9%,...
Can Warnock or Walker win over the 81,000 Georgians who voted for the Libertarian...
(GA Recorder) — What is to become of the 81,278 voters who marked their ballots for Libertarian Chase Oliver in Georgia’s U.S. Senate race?...
High-flying balloon characters star in Thanksgiving parade
NEW YORK (AP) — Throngs of spectators lined the streets of New York on Thursday as colorful, high-flying balloons helped usher in the holiday...
Commissioners recognize farmers for their contributions to the economy
The Habersham County Commission recognized the importance of the agriculture industry at the local, state, and national levels with a proclamation designating November 16-23...
Two minors accused of phoning in bomb threat to Clayton Walmart
Authorities say two minors from Habersham County are responsible for a bomb threat that forced the evacuation of the Clayton Walmart. Complaints were filed...
NGTC breaks ground on facility in honor of late president
North Georgia Technical College recently honored the life and legacy of the college’s late president, Dr. Mark Ivester, with a groundbreaking ceremony for the...
Commissioners consider $1.2M in pay raises for Habersham County employees
The Habersham County Commission this week delayed action on proposed pay raises for county employees, saying they need more time to study the county...
Habersham South Precinct moving
Voters assigned to the Habersham South Precinct will be voting in a different location come runoff day in Georgia.
The Habersham South Precinct has moved...
No Saturday voting for runoff in Habersham
While voters in some Georgia counties will head to the polls to cast ballots this weekend, voters in Habersham will not. County elections supervisor Laurel...
State Supreme Court rules Georgians can vote Saturday after Thanksgiving
(GA Recorder) — Early voting is set to take place in more than a dozen Georgia counties both days on Thanksgiving weekend after the...
Georgia Supreme Court restores state’s strict six-week abortion ban, for now
(GA Recorder) — Most abortions are once again illegal in Georgia pending a state Supreme Court decision.
A one-page ruling from the court Wednesday forced...