Habersham commission to enforce rules on public comment, Palmer says
The Habersham County Board of Commissioners announced Thursday that moving forward, they would strictly enforce their rules and limitations to public comment.
"It is the...
Cleveland Police Dept. awarded over $21K in grants
The Cleveland Police Department has received two grants that will allow the department to place mobile computers in every patrol car and make traffic...
Driver Services proposes self-service kiosks to address staffing shortage
For Georgians who dread waiting in long lines to get their licenses renewed, relief could be around the corner. A new proposal includes self-service...
Georgia sues Biden administration over rejected Medicaid work requirement
(GA Recorder) — Gov. Brian Kemp has followed through on his threat to sue the Biden administration over its recent decision to reject major...
Habersham Schools COVID-19 numbers stabilize after spike
After schools returned following Habersham County's winter break and Omicron variant cases surged, COVID-19 numbers in Habersham Schools spiked to heights that hadn't been...
Man killed in Demorest camper fire identified
The State Fire Marshal's Office has identified the man killed in an early morning fire in Demorest as 53-year old Johnny Higginbotham. Higginbotham was...
Officials identify one of two people killed in Rabun County house fire
Officials have released the name of one of two people killed in a recent house fire in Rabun County. 76-year-old Dolli LaDuke died from...
Alicia Vaughn named Habersham County Manager
After serving as the county's interim manager for more than six months, Alicia Vaughn is now Habersham County's manager.
"I feel somebody just told me...
No break from Covid: Metro Atlanta medical officials urge vaccinations
A 70-year-old man recently entered a metro Atlanta hospital after a fall. He subsequently tested positive for Covid.
So did his daughter, who drove him...
Texas man charged with threatening to kill Georgia election officials
(GA Recorder) — A Texas man accused of threatening Georgia election and other government officials Friday became the first arrest by a Justice Department...
Boil water advisory issued for Town of Mt. Airy
All Mt. Airy Water customers are under a Boil Water Advisory until further notice. The town issued the advisory after discovering a water main break...
Commerce man killed in Athens crash
Athens-Clark County Police are investigating a single-vehicle crash that claimed the life of a 20-year-old Commerce man. The deceased driver is identified as Austin...