Construction to slow traffic on I-85 near Carnesville
If you're traveling I-85 through Franklin County today and tomorrow (July 8 and 9) plan for possible delays.
Weather permitting, Georgia Department of Transportation construction...
Leads sought in attempted commercial arson in Hart County
The State Fire Marshal's Office is looking into an attempted commercial arson in Hart County.
According to officials, the incident occurred just after 4 p.m....
Armed bank robbery in Banks County under investigation
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation and Banks County Sheriff's Office are investigating an armed bank robbery in Homer.
The crime occurred at MyGeorgia Credit Union...
Habersham restaurant fire ruled arson
State fire investigators say a recent fire at a Habersham County restaurant was intentionally set.
The fire was set in the men’s restroom of the...
Cornelia citizens weigh in on large gatherings ordinance
At their July 6 meeting, the City of Cornelia Commission unanimously voted to deny changes to their large gatherings ordinance and tabled changes to...
Kemp interviews justice candidates in Georgia Supreme Court makeover
ATLANTA (GA Recorder) — The reshaping of the Georgia Supreme Court under Gov. Brian Kemp continues, as new Chief Justice David Nahmias takes the...
Georgia’s redistricting hearings continue
ATLANTA (GA Recorder) — When Georgia lawmakers sit down to draw the state’s new Congressional and legislative borders this fall, they should remember the...
Reapportionment town hall hearing today in Athens
Georgia's redistricting roadshow travels to Northeast Georgia today with a town hall reapportionment hearing in Athens. The hearing will be held from 5-7 p.m....
Gainesville man killed in July 4th motorcycle wreck
A Gainesville man was among sixteen people who died on Georgia's roads over the long Independence Day weekend.
Robert Jones, 55, was fatally injured when he...
Man drowns on Lake Hartwell; two injured in boat fire on Lanier
Northeast Georgia’s holiday weekend was marred by tragedy on two area lakes.
A 22-year-old man drowned Sunday on Lake Hartwell. Authorities have identified him as...
‘Good crowd’ for Demorest’s Fourth celebration
Demorest's Fourth of July celebration drew hundreds to the free concert and fireworks the city hosted on Sunday.
John King wowed the crowd with his...
Fireworks light up night sky over Lake Burton
The Fourth of July weekend got off to a rousing start in Rabun County's lake community. A large crowd turned out by boat and...