Ruby Fulbright Aquatic Center pools closed for maintenance
The Habersham County Parks and Recreation Department announced this morning that the pools at the Ruby Fulbright Aquatic Center are currently closed for maintenance.
"We...
House backs big change in Medicaid program’s pharmacy practices
The Georgia House unanimously passed a bill Wednesday that would strip the prescription drug benefit function from Medicaid’s managed care companies.
It’s the second House...
McMichaels appeal federal convictions, saying Arbery killing didn’t happen on a public street
Two of the three white men convicted of committing a racially motivated hate crime in their murder of Ahmaud Arbery have asked Judge Lisa...
Georgia House OKs $1B state income tax cut as critics say wealthy benefit most
(GA Recorder) — House lawmakers signed off a tax cut proposal Wednesday that would cut state revenues by $1 billion over objections the proposal disproportionately...
Herschel Walker visits Habersham for Boys and Girls Club fundraiser
A crowd of around 200 northeast Georgians filled Habersham Central High School's auditorium Tuesday night for a fundraiser event, featuring a keynote speaker who...
Baldwin discusses potentially ending Partnership Habersham membership
During the City of Baldwin's Tuesday night work session, the council discussed whether or not they wanted to move forward with renewing their membership...
Legislative Update: Tax reform, healthcare, and agriculture
Editor’s Note: The following legislative update is from Rep. Victor Anderson (R-Cornelia) who represents the 10th State House District of Georgia. The opinions in...
Bridge work to slow traffic on SR 17 Alt in Toccoa
If you travel State Route 17 Alternate into Toccoa, prepare for delays. The Georgia Department of Transportation will close one lane of traffic near...
White County Development Authority to assist Woodlands Camp with bond funds
The White County Development Authority has agreed to assist Woodlands Camp and Conference Center in Cleveland with their expansion plans by issuing revenue bonds...
School voucher bill clears Georgia Senate panel despite critic’s public school concerns
(GA Recorder) — A new school voucher bill sponsored by Senate Pro Tempore Butch Miller moved forward in a Senate committee Tuesday.
Senate Bill 601,...
Gainesville police search for armed robbery suspect
The City of Gainesville Police Department is asking for the public's help in their search to identify an armed robber.
Police say the robbery occurred...
Bill inspired by backlash to 2020 racial justice protests clears Georgia Senate panel
Senate Bill 171 narrowly advanced through the Senate Judiciary Committee with a 5-4 vote along party lines on Tuesday after a hearing where detractors...