Nancy Pelosi, first woman to serve as speaker of the U.S. House, steps down...
WASHINGTON (GA Recorder) — U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who became the first woman in history to hold the gavel, shepherding landmark bills across...
JQC panel to decide whether to remove Habersham’s chief magistrate from the bench
The director of the state Judicial Qualifications Commission argued during a hearing on Wednesday that Habersham County Chief Magistrate Gerald Johnson should be removed from the...
Hall County breaks ground on school named in honor of former Georgia First Lady...
The Hall County School District held a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday for its newest elementary school. Sandra Dunagan Deal Elementary is scheduled to open its doors...
Georgia House Speaker David Ralston dies at 68
ATLANTA – Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge), 73rd Speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives, died today following an extended illness. He was 68 years...
Republicans win House
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans won control of the U.S. House on Wednesday, returning the party to power in Washington and giving conservatives leverage to...
Bill protecting same-sex marriage gains bipartisan support in U.S. Senate
WASHINGTON (GA Recorder) — The U.S. Senate cleared a key hurdle to passing a marriage equality bill Wednesday, garnering even more than the 60...
White County commissioners approve lighting for pickleball courts
One of White County’s most popular recreation activities Pickleball, has received a boost from the White County Board of Commissioners. During a called meeting...
First responders recognized for their lifesaving actions
Six Cleveland police officers and a firefighter are being recognized for their lifesaving actions while on duty. Cleveland Police Chief Jeff Shoemaker says the...
NASA’s mightiest rocket lifts off 50 years after Apollo
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA's new moon rocket blasted off on its debut flight with three test dummies aboard Wednesday, bringing the U.S....
Habersham announces early voting dates for Senate runoff
It's been one week since Georgia voters cast ballots in the November 8 General Election and soon, they'll head back to the polls. The...
Trump launches 2024 bid for White House
PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Former President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he will mount a third White House campaign, launching an early start...
Judge overturns Georgia’s ban on abortion after 6 weeks
A judge overturned Georgia's ban on abortion starting around six weeks into a pregnancy, ruling Tuesday that it violated the U.S. Constitution and U.S....