Prescription drug price reform on the line in Biden’s big social spending bill
WASHINGTON (GA Recorder) — Among the most potentially transformational changes in the Democrats’ massive social and climate bill pending in the Senate are a...
Bookman: Naming names, former Sens. Perdue and Loeffler conspired against democracy
About the author: Jay Bookman covered Georgia and national politics for nearly 30 years for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, earning numerous national, regional and state...
Former Sen. Johnny Isakson, a ‘giant’ in Georgia politics, dies at 76
Former Sen. Johnny Isakson, a champion of veteran's affairs, longtime public servant and statesman respected by both parties, has died at 76.
A statement from...
TFS cuts ribbon on new school store
Members of the entrepreneur class at Tallulah Falls School commemorated an experiential learning project with the opening of the new school store on Dec....
Gainesville developments offer new life in downtown district
GAINESVILLE, Ga. — Gainesville residents, businesses and city officials say they are looking forward to the imminent completion of some $200 million in new...
State officials back off plan to cut support time for people with severe disabilities
State officials have dropped their plan for limiting the hours of support allowed for more than 180 Georgians with severe medical or behavioral health...
Athens-Clarke Police arrest three known gang members
Athens-Clarke County Police, along with FBI gang and regional drug task force agents recently arrested three known gang members as part of an initiative...
Helen Christmas parade today
We're heading into Christmas week and, despite more rain in the forecast, Helen is getting ready to celebrate with a parade
Last weekend's stormy weather...
Local educator finishes in top 5 of Live’s Holiday Sweater Contest
The Grinch delivered some extra green to one local educator this Christmas courtesy of a national television talk show.
Former Habersham Middle School Assistant Principal...
Elderly woman escapes house fire after falling asleep with lit cigarette
A lit cigarette caused a house fire in Alto that forced an elderly woman from her home. Fortunately, the woman, who told officials she...
Package alcohol sales could begin in Baldwin as early as next year
Old-timers remember the days when Mt. Airy was about the only place in Habersham where you could buy alcohol legally.
Times have changed.
Alcohol sales in...
Coastal spaceport plan hits turbulence on eve of federal license announcement
(GA Recorder) — Several days before the Federal Aviation Administration is scheduled to announce whether it will grant a controversial plan to launch rockets...