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White County commissioners express support for full millage rate rollback

Now that officials have more data on the county tax digest, it looks like White County property owners will not be seeing an increase...

University of North Georgia’s president to retire in 2023

DAHLONEGA, Ga. (AP) — University of North Georgia President Bonita Jacobs, the school's first woman to hold the position, said she plans to retire...

Churches pitch in to help local families get ready for school

It's back-to-school week for students across Northeast Georgia and in Habersham, local churches are pitching in to help families prepare. From offering free school...

Gainesville man charged with sexual assaults

A Gainesville man is in jail charged with sexually assaulting two victims, including a girl under the age of 16. Hall County investigators arrested...

Smith’s Soda Shop celebrates 75 years in business

One of Cleveland’s oldest family-run businesses was recognized by the Cleveland City Council Monday. Smith’s Soda Shop was established in 1947 by Lee Smith and...

Aaron Maupin promoted to Assistant Special Agent in Charge of regional drug task force

Aaron Maupin has been promoted to Assistant Special Agent in Charge (ASAC) of the GBI’s Appalachian Regional Drug Enforcement Office (ARDEO). ARDEO is a regional...

Stalled U.S. Senate bill on veterans’ burn pit exposure could be revived this week

WASHINGTON (GA Recorder) — The U.S. Senate could be on track to advance a bill as soon as Tuesday that would provide veterans exposed...

Four members of U.S. Senate unveil bipartisan bill ensuring nationwide abortion rights

WASHINGTON — A bipartisan group of U.S. senators released legislation Monday that would codify Roe v. Wade, ensuring pregnant patients throughout the country once...

Gainesville man jailed after $2.8 million meth stash found in Northwest Hall County

A Gainesville man faces drug distribution charges following the discovery last week of a multi-million dollar stash of methamphetamine in a wooded area off...

Train hits SUV, driver escapes serious injury

A driver is lucky to be alive after being hit by a train in Alto. The crash happened Sunday night at the crossing on...

Gainesville PD warns ‘Don’t feed the bear’ after black bear seen wandering downtown

The Gainesville Police Department sent out a warning to visitors in the downtown area this weekend, to not feed the bear. That's right -...

Driver critically injured in Commerce crash

A single-vehicle wreck late Sunday night in Commerce critically injured the driver. The crash happened around 9:15 p.m. at 449 Borders Road. Troopers from Georgia...