Prison employee booked for violation of oath of office
A Lee Arrendale State Prison employee was arrested Wednesday, March 13, and charged with allegedly providing prohibited items to inmates at the facility near...
Cornelia PD: Mostafa no longer considered missing
Days after asking for the public's help to find a missing man, the Cornelia Police Department now says he is no longer missing.
Police Chief...
Georgia House sends bill to restrict union formation to governor’s desk
(Georgia Recorder) — A bill seeking to restrict new labor unions is ready for Gov. Brian Kemp’s pen after the state House passed it...
GA 365 South off-ramp in Cornelia to close Thursday evening
Drivers, be aware that the Georgia Department of Transportation will close the southbound off-ramp from GA 365 to US 441 Business on Thursday, March...
Judge allows Trump, co-defendants to appeal his DA Willis order
(Georgia Recorder) — Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee ruled on Wednesday that former president Donald Trump and his co-defendants can request that...
FBI warns of recurring scams
The FBI has released a fraud flyer to inform the public about the various schemes targeting individuals, including recycling and recurring scams.
The free flyer,...
Expanded child tax credit stranded in U.S. Senate
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — One of the cheapest provisions aimed at helping low-income families has become a main sticking point for Republican senators as...
Georgia’s Medicaid work requirements costing taxpayers millions despite low enrollment
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp’s plan for a conservative alternative to Obamacare’s Medicaid expansion has cost taxpayers at least $26 million so far, with more...
Demorest to hold council retreat Saturday
The Demorest City Council will hold their Council Retreat Saturday March 23 in Alto.
The council will discuss numerous topics during their retreat. Some of...
Generator fire displaces Cornelia resident
A generator fire on the rear porch of a home in Cornelia led to heavy fire damage and the displacement of one person, according...
Habersham Central students attend AP Day at the Capitol
Habersham Central AP students were among those invited by the College Board to attend AP Day at the State Capitol.
Reece Baca, Daniel Ballesteros, Sophie...
GOP senators hijack student-athlete mental health bill
(Georgia Recorder) — A bill aimed at protecting the mental health of student-athletes became a bill banning transgender students from bathrooms, requiring schools to...