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Trinity Classical provides a ‘tried and true’ faith-based education

At a time of social and political change impacting where and how U.S. school children are taught, Trinity Classical School in Habersham County remains...

Georgia Senate passes bill to ban transgender athletes from school sports

Atlanta Sen. Sally Harrell stood at the podium in the state Senate on Thursday in tears. As lawmakers in the chamber debated whether or not...

Local gas prices expected to rise with Ukraine invasion

Northeast Georgian gas station owners and drivers alike are bracing for the economic impacts of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, which economic experts speculate...

State Senate OKs PSC map that blocks Democrat’s challenge to GOP incumbent

(GA Recorder) — The Georgia Senate passed a redistricting plan Thursday for state regulators who oversee the cost of electricity and other utilities over...

Piedmont University announces layoffs in cost-cutting measure, sources say

Amid reports of a budgetary shortfall, Piedmont University announced this week it is laying off some faculty and staff. In a Zoom meeting with employees...

GDOT representatives update county on projects, hear concerns

With a potential transportation SPLOST in talks and wrecks on GA-365 happening regularly, the roadways in Habersham County are on the minds of many. Tuesday...

Georgia House panel approves bill to ban teaching of ‘divisive concepts’ on race

(GA Recorder) — A Georgia House committee passed a bill designed to eliminate “divisive concepts” in public schools Wednesday despite concerns from Democrats it...

Abandoned house fire in Alto ruled arson

State fire investigators say a blaze that destroyed an abandoned house last week in Alto was intentionally set. The house on Gilstrap Road went...

Biden addresses the nation on additional sanctions against Russia

WASHINGTON (GA Recorder) — The United States and Western allies stepped up economic sanctions on Russia following its escalated attack on Ukraine, President Joe...

World leaders react to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, vow ‘strong, united’ front

Explosions rang out in cities across Ukraine before dawn Thursday as Russian military forces invaded the country from three sides. Leaders from the United...

Kemp condemns Russian invasion, is ‘mindful’ of impact it could have on Georgia troops

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp tweeted a statement Thursday morning about Russia's attack on Ukraine. Kemp called it a "callous, indefensible invasion" and says he...

Cornelia woman taken to hospital after wreck on GA 365

A Cornelia woman suffered minor injuries in a wreck Wednesday morning on GA 365 near Clarkesville. Habersham EMS transported 38-year-old Miranda Arrowood to Habersham Medical...