Busy Georgia legislative deadline day includes citizen’s arrest overhaul
(GA Recorder) — A proposal to create a new school voucher program, legislation banning transgender girls from playing on girls' sports teams, and a...
Which health bills are still alive? Facility visitations, newborn screening, clockwork . . .
A proposal allowing “legal representatives” more access to patients during health emergencies was approved by the Georgia House on Monday after emotional testimony by...
Gov. Kemp: Habersham vaccination site will expand to administer more vaccines
On the first day of increased vaccine eligibility across the state of Georgia, Gov. Brian Kemp arrived for a tour of the Habersham County...
District 2 Public Health has appointments available for vaccine
If you're eligible to get a vaccine and are looking for a place to get it, you might try your local health department.
District 2...
CDC: OK for vaccinated grandparents to visit family with low disease risks
(GA Recorder/WASHINGTON) — People who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 can safely socialize inside with other vaccinated individuals without wearing masks or maintaining distance,...
Deputies search for red shoe robber with turquoise-framed handgun
An armed robber walked away from the scene of a crime in Lula this weekend. Now, investigators hope his shoes and gun will help...
Georgia jury trials to restart after pandemic slowed right to speedy trial
(GA Recorder) - Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice Harold Melton said he’s planning to lift a year-long restriction Tuesday to allow jury trials to...
Gov. Kemp tours vaccination sites on day teachers and staff become eligible for vaccine
Governor Brian Kemp looked on this morning and applauded as healthcare workers administered their ten-thousandth shot at the state's mass vaccination site in Clarkesville....
Wildfire burns 25 acres on Yonah Mountain
Fire officials say a malfunctioning residential flue pipe sparked a fire that burned 25 acres and threatened homes on Yonah Mountain.
The wildfire broke out...
Another day of high fire danger
As temperatures rise, so does the risk of outdoor burning. The National Weather Service issued another high fire danger alert Monday for parts of...
Lawmakers adjust to COVID limits as deadline arrives to advance legislation
(GA Recorder) - Monday marks a pivotal point in this year’s legislative session: It’s the last day for a bill to clear at least...
Proposed election restrictions include buffer zone to hand voters water
(GA Recorder) - After hearing reports of people standing in line for hours after early voting opened in last June’s primary election, Atlanta resident...