Critics say Georgia bill intended to ease school library book bans a ‘slippery slope’
(GA Recorder) — A bill aimed at making it easier for Georgia parents to have books banned from their school libraries earned Republican support...
More than 80% of staffers in nursing homes vaccinated as mandate deadline looms
Georgia’s Covid vaccination rate among nursing home employees is just above the national average of 81 percent, according to federal data.
Those vaccination figures have...
Georgia GOP senators back bill to ban mail-order abortion pills, force exams
(GA Recorder) — A group of powerful Republican state senators are signing on to a bill requiring women to meet with a doctor in...
Habersham leaders engage community at State of the County address
Just shy of 40 people gathered Tuesday evening at the Ruby Fulbright Aquatic Center in Clarkesville as Habersham County Commission Vice-Chairman Bruce Harkness and...
Baldwin Police Chief delivers six-month progress report to council
After six months of serving as the City of Baldwin's Police Chief, Jeff Branyon delivered an update to the Baldwin City Council Monday on...
Biden administration drops vaccine-or-test workplace rule
WASHINGTON (GA Recorder) — The Biden administration announced Tuesday it will withdraw an emergency mandate that would have required employees at large businesses to...
Baldwin approves covenant, variance for airport business park
The City of Baldwin is moving forward with development at Airport Business Park now that a covenant between the city and Habersham County Development...
Titan Steel Door expanding in Hartwell
Titan Steel Door will invest more than $11 million in expanding its operations to Gateway Industrial Park in Hart County. This expansion will create...
What’s behind the understaffing at Georgia prisons? Ask the staff
Back in September 2021, an ad hoc committee of members of the Georgia House of Representatives, all Democrats, wanted to know more about what...
‘Planting seeds’ for the future of Habersham’s Emergency Services
Habersham County Emergency Services respond to fire and medical calls through the county, saving lives every day. But first responder staffing shortages have proven...
One person killed in house fire near Dahlonega
The State Fire Marshal's Office is investigating the cause of a fatal weekend house fire near Dahlonega, but officials say it appears it was...
Harkness, Vaughn to present State of the County tonight
Habersham County residents who want to learn more about their local government are welcome to attend a State of the County presentation tonight. The...