U.S. House votes to decriminalize marijuana in federal law
WASHINGTON (GA Recorder) — The U.S. House passed legislation Friday to legalize marijuana nationally, but its future is much less clear in the Senate.
The...
Fentanyl-related overdoses surge in state
Illegal drugs laced with fentanyl have caused a surge of overdoses recently in Georgia, state health officials say.
Over the last two months, at least...
2 convicted felons arrested in Toccoa drug trafficking investigation
Two convicted felons are facing new charges following an investigation and drug raid in Toccoa.
The Toccoa Police Department Narcotics Unit and other law enforcement...
Athens-Clarke police searching for missing man
The Athens-Clarke County Police Department is asking for the public's help to find Seth Stephen Evans, who went missing Tuesday.
Evans, 27, of Athens, was...
Habersham Schools superintendent, administration, share need for preschools in ESPLSOT
During the Habersham County Board of Education work session Thursday, Superintendent Matthew Cooper and elementary school principals shared impassioned remarks surrounding the need for...
Piedmont student sportscaster to be featured by Bob Costas on HBO
Piedmont University Sports Communication major Brett Loftis isn't a stranger to sportscasting. He's a familiar face and voice to division three college sports lovers,...
William Regan named Habersham County Airport Manager
The Habersham County Manager's Office has announced that PSA Airlines First Officer William Regan will become Habersham County's Airport Manager this month.
According to the...
Biden OKs release of 1 million barrels of oil a day from reserve, calls...
(GA Recorder) — President Joe Biden called Thursday for U.S. energy companies to do their part in lowering gasoline prices by boosting supplies of...
Georgia lawmakers pass permitless carry legislation. Kemp promises to promptly sign
Georgians will soon be able to carry a concealed handgun in public without first obtaining a license from the state.
The Georgia General Assembly gave...
White County school board approves lunch price hike and bus app
Student lunches will cost a bit more next year at White County Schools. The board of education Thursday night approved a request from School...
Insulin price cap approved by U.S. House
WASHINGTON (GA Recorder) — The U.S. House on Thursday passed a bill on a bipartisan 232-193 vote that would limit the price of insulin,...
Public health officials report increase in overdoses due to drugs mixed with fentanyl
Public health officials in Georgia are seeing a rise in people overdosing on drugs mixed with fentanyl. Overdoses have been reported in several areas of...