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Trump drops Georgia election lawsuits

President Donald Trump’s legal team has withdrawn its election contests against Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger as well as several other challenges against top...

Habersham Commission recognizes Hall and Crawford for their years of service

Losing an election is never easy, but then again, neither is public service. Two Habersham Countians who know those truths well are Stacy Hall...

New White County Board of Elections sworn-in

(CLEVELAND) – As 2021 got underway in Georgia with a runoff election, a newly-constituted board assumed responsibility for elections in White County. Members of the...

Habersham Board of Education expresses support for hotel project

Thursday night's Board of Education work session opened a conversation with the BOE surrounding Project Stay, a hotel development plan in Cornelia that was...

Loeffler concedes Senate race to Warnock with conciliatory message

Sen. Kelly Loeffler conceded Thursday night to Senator-elect Raphael Warnock in the special election to replace Sen, Johnny Isakson in the U.S. Senate. With nearly...

Capitol Police officer injured in riot dies; Georgians among dead and arrested

A United States Capitol Police officer injured in Wednesday's riot at the Capitol has died, officials confirm. Capitol Police Officer Brian D. Sicknick passed away Thursday. Dozens...

Georgia DOT crews treating roadways ahead of winter storm

The Georgia Department of Transportation began spreading brine on state roads and bridges this morning in preparation for the arrival of a predicted winter...

Local COVID-19 vaccination clinics open Monday

Monday is a big day for Georgians wanting to get the COVID-19 vaccine. That's the day public health departments in the state will begin...

Habersham EMS stretched to limits, asks callers to limit 911 calls to ‘true emergencies’

The exploding number of COVID-19 cases in Habersham has put the county's emergency services system under tremendous strain. Officials are now asking the public...

National Guard sent to D.C.; Capitol City police chief resigns

WASHINGTON — A day after a violent mob seeking to overturn the election forced its way into the U.S. Capitol, the chief of the...

Hall County extends learning from home through mid-January

The Hall County School District is extending learning from home for its more than 27,000 students. They'll remain online now through at least January...

McDonald earns another term as Georgia utility regulator

Lauren “Bubba” McDonald is set to return for another term on the Public Service Commission that regulates how much Georgians pay for electricity and...