NGHS uses virtual reality to train hospital security
Northeast Georgia Health System is turning to technology to make its hospitals safer for patients and staff. NGHS is the first health system in...
Piedmont faculty members express ‘no confidence’ in president
Piedmont University faculty members voted on Monday and professed 'no confidence' in President James Mellichamp. Faculty members cited mismanagement, lack of transparency, and pending...
Alto man wanted for aggravated assault arrested after month on the run
For over a month, Alton Lee Davidson was a wanted man. He no longer is. Acting on a tip from the Alto Police Department,...
Early voting off to strong start in Habersham: Friday last day to request absentee...
Habersham County is following the statewide trend, posting strong early voting numbers. As of Monday, May 9, 1,291 Habersham voters had cast ballots in...
White County firefighters recognized for their lifesaving efforts
Six White County firefighters are being honored for their recent lifesaving efforts. On Monday, the White County Public Safety Department awarded certificates of commendation...
McConnell doesn’t rule out U.S. Senate vote outlawing abortion if GOP takes control
WASHINGTON (GA Recorder) — Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell isn’t ruling out bringing a nationwide abortion ban up for a vote, should the U.S....
Georgia on track for record-breaking midterm turnout
(GA Recorder) — Monday marked the start of the second of three weeks of the early voting period that is on track to be...
Quick voting Q&A with Habersham County Election Supervisor Laurel Ellison
Week two of early voting is now underway and next week, advance voting begins ahead of the May 24 primary.
With a new ESPLOST, two county...
Faculty at Georgia colleges face diminished role in hiring university presidents
(GA Recorder) — The Georgia Board of Regents, which oversees the state’s public universities, is set to consider a rule change at Tuesday’s meeting...
GBI searches for suspect in Winder man’s death
WINDER — Investigators are asking for the public's help to locate a suspect in the recent death of a Winder man. Miguel Martinez, age...
Jailer saves life of inmate who tried to hang himself in his cell
A male inmate who was in the Habersham County Detention Center on a misdemeanor charge tried to hang himself Monday afternoon. The quick response...
Faulty light fixture sparks fire at Fieldale processing plant in Cornelia
An in-house sprinkler system, backed up by efforts from local firefighters, pevented a potentially disastrous situation for Habersham County's largest employer. A fire broke...