School voucher push gets shoved down with muscle from state GOP lawmakers
(GA Recorder) — The Georgia Senate delivered a blow to the school choice movement Tuesday, voting down a bill that would have diverted $6,000...
Reed beats out Wilson in Cornelia Ward 1 election
Cornelia Ward 1 voters have chosen the commissioner to succeed the late Wesley Dodd on the Cornelia City Commission: Mark Reed.
Reed will replace Jeff...
Weiland promoted to deputy police chief
Cleveland Police Chief Jeff Shoemaker has promoted a long-time dedicated officer who briefly held the job he now has. During Monday’s Cleveland City Council...
Crossover Day wrap: Righting wrongs and medical cannabis do-overs
(GA Recorder) — The Legislature’s self-imposed deadline for a bill to clear at least one chamber to have the smoothest path to becoming law...
Latest bill to overhaul health care regulations appears doomed
A sweeping bill to repeal the state’s health care regulatory process failed to clear the House by a crucial legislative deadline Tuesday, meaning it...
Northeast Georgia Health System breaks ground on new medical tower in Gainesville
Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville is on its way to becoming the third-largest hospital in the state based on bed capacity.
The hospital broke...
Alto man accused of harassing and sexually exploiting teenage girl
An Alto man is out on bond after his arrest last week on two counts of sexual exploitation of children and one count of...
Cleveland Council approves short term rentals in the city
After months of development and a fourth consideration, the Cleveland City Council voted Monday night to approve amendments to the city’s zoning ordinance to...
Baldwin continues membership with Partnership Habersham
In a turn of events, a previously hesitant City of Baldwin council voted unanimously to continue their membership with Partnership Habersham.
Just last week at...
Cornelia launches new website, app
The City of Cornelia has a fresh look online. The city launched its new website on Tuesday, March 15. The website, built by Diversified...
Georgia lawmakers face do-or-die Crossover Day on elections, culture wars bills
(GA Recorder) — When the music stops at the Gold Dome Tuesday night, not every bill will have a seat.
Tuesday is Crossover Day in...
VA eyes major changes in health care system as veterans flock to the South,...
WASHINGTON (GA Recorder) — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on Monday began the years-long process of restructuring its nationwide health care network, an...