Democratic state lawmakers decry eased Georgia’s gun laws after Texas school shooting
(GA Recorder) — The final days of class before summer break are always a bittersweet time, but students, teachers and parents are carrying an...
“The wrong decision”: Texas DPS says local police made crucial error as school shooting...
UVALDE, TEXAS — Days after Texas’ top officials, including Gov. Greg Abbott, praised how police handled a shooting that left 19 children and two...
470 high school seniors set to graduate Friday at Raider Stadium
This Friday night, Habersham Central High School will confer diplomas on 453 seniors, and the Habersham Success Academy will graduate 17 during ceremonies at...
Suspect arrested in homeless Gainesville man’s murder
A suspect has been arrested and charged in the murder two weeks ago of a homeless man in Gainesville.
On Thursday, May 26, investigators with...
Georgia is ready to roll out 988 crisis line — and respond to needs
The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities says Georgia is ready for the 988 national crisis line rolling out in July.
The 988...
Georgia Labor Department reports drop in April unemployment rates
Northeast Georgia's unemployment rate hit record lows in April, according to the Georgia Department of Labor. The unemployment rate fell to 1.8% in the...
Infant formula stockpile for the U.S. suggested by FDA chief
WASHINGTON (GA Recorder) — The U.S. government should consider creating a stockpile of infant formula to avoid the possibility of future shortages, the head...
TFS Pit Vipers claim two top-10 finishes at Memphis in May event
The stage was set at Liberty Park in Memphis, Tennessee, and the venue was the Super Bowl of all barbecue competitions at the Memphis...
Teen beaten and shot at behind Mt. Airy church released from hospital
The 17-year-old boy, who authorities say was beaten and shot at by a girl's father at a church in Mt. Airy, has been released...
Kemp signs order suspending Georgia gas taxes until mid-July
Gov. Brian Kemp is suspending Georgia's motor fuel tax for six more weeks.
The Republican Kemp signed an executive order Thursday extending the tax break...
U.S. Senate Republicans block bill requiring agencies monitor domestic terrorism
WASHINGTON (GA Recorder) — U.S. Senate Republicans on Thursday blocked a bill that would require federal agencies to monitor domestic terrorism incidents, including those...
White County Commission to extend architectural contract to include new library design
White County has extended its contractual agreement with BCA Studios of Gainesville and Atlanta to provide architecture and engineering services for projects at the...