Ohio rape suspect arrested in White County
Federal Marshals arrested a Cleveland, Georgia, man wanted for alleged sex crimes in Ohio.
The U.S. Marshals Task Force took into custody John Matthews, 49,...
Stephens County announces teacher, staff vaccination schedule
The Stephens County School System has unveiled its COVID-19 vaccination plan for teachers and staff. Superintendent Daniel Oldham sent out an email Tuesday informing...
House panel OKs bill allowing some hospital, nursing home visits during emergency
A committee of the Georgia House, despite industry opposition, passed a bill Monday allowing people to visit patients in hospital and long-term care facilities...
Ga. House OKs bill packed with voting restrictions to opponents’ dismay
(GA Recorder) – Georgia House Republicans pushed through broad election legislation Monday that would limit early voting and require an ID to vote absentee,...
Senate panel moves to end no-excuse absentee voting in Georgia
(GA Recorder) – The state Senate is poised to consider restrictive voting legislation that would require Georgians to have a reason to vote absentee,...
Michigan driver faces DUI charges in White County wreck
A Michigan man who was behind the wheel of a pickup truck that crashed on February 17 in White County now faces DUI and...
Area schools prepare for teacher, staff vaccinations
School systems across Georgia are preparing for March 8: That's the day teachers and staff become eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. To make...
Hall County Schools to offer Johnson & Johnson vaccine to employees
The Hall County School District will offer free COVID-19 vaccinations to all of its employees on Thursday, March 11, and Friday, March 12. The...
Senate confirms Miguel Cardona as Biden’s education secretary
(GA Recorder) – The Senate on Monday confirmed Miguel Cardona to lead the U.S. Department of Education in a 64-33 vote.
Cardona, a longtime educator...
Grandmother accused of abuse after 12-year-old granddaughter runs away
The grandmother of a Demorest girl who went missing over the weekend has been charged with first-degree cruelty to children. Habersham Sheriff's deputies arrested...
Newly approved vaccine, with its one-shot convenience, may help ease people’s reluctance
Now that the Johnson & Johnson vaccine is heading to Georgia and other states, will it reduce the number of people who are hesitant...
Sprawling $1.9T COVID-19 relief bill passed by the U.S. House
WASHINGTON —The U.S. House on a nearly party-line vote passed President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion pandemic aid package early Saturday, in a rush to both boost...