GSP releases Memorial Day traffic tolls
The Georgia State Patrol recently released its holiday traffic count. Troopers and local law enforcement investigated 17 fatal traffic crashes resulting in 20 deaths across Georgia during...
Work to begin soon on second phase of Level Grove sidewalk project
The plan to connect Downtown Cornelia to “Bypass Cornelia” with sidewalks along Level Grove Road is now closer than ever to becoming a reality....
Inland rail port from Northeast Georgia to Savannah gets $2M federal grant
An inland port project linking Northeast Georgia to the Port of Savannah by rail is getting a $2 million federal grant.
U.S. Sens. Jon Ossoff...
MyGeorgia Credit Union to host community blood drives
Blood donations have been in decline since the pandemic hit, and it's taking a toll on Georgia's blood supply. To help, MyGeorgia Credit Union...
Gainesville man charged in McDonald’s shooting
A Gainesville man accused of shooting an employee at McDonald's in Jefferson remains behind bars.
Police charged 26-year-old Devonte Watts with multiple felony counts, including...
Juneteenth at the Sautee Nacoochee Center
On June 19 and 20, the Sautee Nacoochee Center celebrates the traditions of Juneteenth, a day commemorating the announcement of the abolition of slavery...
Clarkesville Police warn of phone scam
The Clarkesville Police Department is warning residents against a phone scam currently being run in the area. According to the agency, scammers are calling people...
Advocates press for state to serve more Georgians with disabilities
(GA Recorder) — The head of a state agency said Thursday she wants to start a conversation about how Georgia can address the list...
Justice Department to increase legal staff in wake of restrictive voting laws
WASHINGTON (GA Recorder) — The Department of Justice announced Friday that it is doubling its enforcement attorneys who will work to protect voting rights,...
Trailwave crews work to restore service in Habersham
Trailwave Fiber crews spent the day Friday restoring internet service to some 250 subscribers knocked offline when a fiber line in Clarkesville was cut. Habersham...
Cornelia commission seeks public input on party nuisances
The City of Cornelia commission is looking for public input on large gatherings that have been occurring in Cornelia neighborhoods. According to the city,...
Businesses struggle with staffing as tourism springs back to life
(GA Recorder) — School’s out, the sun’s up, and people everywhere are flocking to Georgia’s beaches and mountains, but tourists could be in for...