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Slain Jackson County deputy ‘didn’t back down from anything’

Lena Nicole Marshall devoted over ten years of her life to law enforcement. On Monday, that devotion came back to her as hundreds of...

Former teacher pleads “not guilty” to raping student, other charges

Former Habersham County teacher Leslie Terrell has plead "not guilty" to the slew of charges against her, which include statutory rape and child molestation...

Level Grove Road will reopen this month, here’s why it took so long

Level Grove Road will reopen Nov. 24, right before Thanksgiving "without fail," according to Cornelia City Manager Dee Anderson. The road closed in mid-July...

Benefit helps family devastated by car crash as injured child’s mom shares good news

A weekend motorcycle ride, silent auction, and raffle raised thousands of dollars to help a Habersham County family devastated by a fatal car crash. Thirty-two...

Northeast Georgia Health System receives $5M gift for future hospice house

The Northeast Georgia Health System Foundation recently received the single largest gift commitment in the organization’s history. Charles and Diane Stephens have pledged a...

Tensions flare in trial over the killing of Ahmaud Arbery; judge denies mistrial requests

A judge denied mistrial requests on Monday at the trial of three white men charged with murdering Ahmaud Arbery after defense attorneys claimed jurors...

Athens teen suspected in weekend shooting spree that seriously wounded 16-year-old

A 17-year-old Athens boy already charged with armed robbery and aggravated assault could face more charges related to a string of shootings over the...

Defense fails to oust Jesse Jackson from Arbery death trial

The Rev. Jesse Jackson joined Ahmaud Arbery's parents Monday at the trial of three white men charged with murdering their son, prompting an unsuccessful...

Deadline day for Georgia’s new plan to improve delivery of federal rental aid

WASHINGTON (GA Recorder) — States, cities and counties that excelled at distributing emergency federal aid to renters struggling during the pandemic may soon be...

Funeral today for Northeast Georgia deputy killed in line of duty

Flags will be lowered to half-staff at the Georgia State Capitol and in Jackson County today in honor of Jackson County Deputy Lena Marshall....

Community fundraiser this weekend for Alto family struck by tragedy

Heather and Johnny Johnson know the pain and grief of losing a beloved child. They lost their 4-year-old granddaughter Scarlett LaCount last year to...

Man seriously wounded when arrow shoots through front door

A Toccoa man is in the hospital recovering from injuries he suffered when he was shot with an arrow from a crossbow. 28-year-old Juan...