Controversial plan to ease school library book ban process clears the House
ATLANTA (GA Recorder) — A proposal that would make it easier for parents to object to school library books they find offensive is advancing...
HCSO ramps up school zone presence after Fairview Elementary SRO hit
Thursday morning, Fairview Elementary's School Resource Officer (SRO) was hit by a car mirror while she was directing traffic. On Friday, the HCSO ramped...
Cleveland man charged with obstruction and battery for allegedly kicking deputy
A Cleveland man faces charges of felony obstruction of an officer following his arrest last week. Capt. Clay Hammond with the White County Sheriff’s...
Boil water advisory in place for some Mt. Airy customers
The Town of Mt. Airy experienced a water leak this afternoon, and while repairs are underway, the town is issuing a boil water advisory.
The...
Advocates cheer bump in funding for disability services but hope for more
(GA Recorder) — State lawmakers will boost funding for services for people with disabilities in next year’s budget, though thousands will remain on a...
May ’22 Lupus benefit ride in Alto set to be biggest yet
The Town of Alto will host the 5th annual Steel Kin Lupus Awareness Ride this May, and according to organizer Amos Smith, it looks like...
U.S. Senate winds up grueling Supreme Court hearings on Ketanji Brown Jackson nomination
WASHINGTON (GA Recorder) – Representatives of the American Bar Association reiterated their finding that Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson is well qualified to sit on...
Georgia elections officials optimistic and energized heading into 2022 cycle
While Georgia's local elections officials spent most of 2021 feeling overworked and under attack from conspiracy theories, an annual gathering in Athens this week...
Jackson EMC donates $5K to NGTC for scholarships
Jackson Electric Membership Corporation recently donated $5,000 to North Georgia Technical College for electric lineworker student scholarships.
Two $2,500 scholarships will be awarded to students...
Warnock pushes to lower drug prices for seniors, diabetics
(GA Recorder) — Georgia U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock announced a plan Thursday to lower drug costs for seniors in his latest efforts to revive provisions...
Clarkesville parents arrested for alleged cruelty to children
The Habersham County Sheriff's Office has charged a Clarkesville couple with cruelty to children for allegedly severely neglecting their four young children. Deputies arrested...
U.S. to accept 100,000 Ukrainian refugees, levy more sanctions on Russia
WASHINGTON (GA Recorder) — The White House announced a wave of new sanctions against Russia on Thursday while pledging to send more humanitarian assistance...