Qualifying for local elections opens August 16
Local elections are still three months away, but if you're considering a possible run, you better decide soon. The qualifying period for Habersham County's...
Banks County Sheriff: Armed suspect shot after firing on deputies
The Banks County Sheriff's Office has confirmed the gunman who fired on deputies Saturday was the same person of interest officials were seeking in...
Anna Ruby Falls to close for repairs
One of Northeast Georgia's most popular outdoor tourist destinations is closing several days this month for safety repairs.
Anna Ruby Falls near Helen will be...
State GOP Senator plans bill to ban vaccine mandates
ALPHARETTA (GA Recorder) — Alpharetta Republican Sen. Brandon Beach says he will file a bill for the upcoming legislative session that would prohibit any...
‘Cruise-In’ for Battle of the Heroes August 14
After being canceled last year due to COVID, the Battle of the Heroes is back! This year, the annual flag football fundraiser offers something...
HABCO sheriff’s office delivers tools for schools on opening day
After months of collecting donations to help students, the Habersham County Sheriff's Office delivered those donations on the first day of school Friday.
Sheriff Joey...
Poll: Georgians want American Rescue Plan funds used on health care, education
ATLANTA (GPB) — Gov. Brian Kemp in June appointed three committees to evaluate proposals and recommend how best to use funds from the American...
Raffensperger: Over 185K voter registrations will soon move to inactive status
ATLANTA (GPB) — The Georgia Secretary of State's office will soon move 185,666 voter registrations to inactive status after receiving no contact from them...
Jury convicts Cornelia man of raping, sexually assaulting young relatives
A Cornelia man is awaiting sentencing after jurors convicted him of multiple sex crimes against children this week, including rape.
According to Mountain Judicial Circuit...
Georgia’s COVID mask and vaccine drama on full display at Athens City Hall
ATHENS (GA Recorder) — If you’re heading to Athens, don’t forget to pack your mask.
Athens-Clarke County joined Savannah and Atlanta in reinstating COVID-19 restrictions...
Cleveland developing short term rental regulations
The City of Cleveland could soon allow residents a better opportunity to use their property for Short Term Rental purposes.
At Monday’s city council meeting,...
Georgia near bottom in rate of required nursing home inspections
Georgia is second to last among states in conducting comprehensive inspections of its nursing homes, according to a federal report.
More than 90 percent of...