Georgia Power’s request for more electricity comes under fire
(Georgia Recorder) — Georgia’s energy regulators are considering Georgia Power’s request to generate and buy more electricity to meet what the utility calls a...
Goodwill in Cornelia celebrates grand re-opening
Shoppers should notice a refreshing change next time they step foot into the Goodwill store in Cornelia. On Friday, March 1, the store celebrated...
Mobile home burns in Gainesville; no injuries reported
Investigators are working to determine what caused a mobile home to catch fire on Bivens Road in Gainesville Friday afternoon. According to Kimberlie Ledsinger...
Fulton judge to rule in two weeks on whether to disqualify DA from Trump...
(Georgia Recorder) — A Fulton County judge on Friday said he plans to rule in the next two weeks on whether to remove District...
Frank Wood appointed Appalachian Circuit DA
Frank Wood has been appointed to serve as the new district attorney for the Appalachian Judicial Circuit. Gov. Brian Kemp announced Wood's appointment on...
A day of change in Demorest: Krockum departs, Chastain promoted
Friday was a day of change in Demorest. Demorest Police Chief Robin Krockum retired and assistant chief Casey Chastain was promoted to succeed him.
Krockum...
Sex sting suspects sought
Investigators with the Hall County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) are looking for two additional suspects in connection with the agency’s Operation Good Shepherd undercover sting.
Authorities...
White County United Way awards $90,000 to 16 local agencies
The United Way of White County has awarded funding totaling $90,000 to 16 not-for-profit agencies providing vital human services to the local community. Four...
‘Religious freedom’ advances on Legislature’s deadline day
Thursday was Crossover Day in the Georgia Legislature, the deadline for bills to easily pass from either the House or the Senate, and culture...
Lawmakers advance new immigration laws, power company rules on Crossover Day
(Georgia Recorder) — Georgia lawmakers voted on dozens of bills Thursday as a key legislative deadline came and went.
They dubbed the white shrimp as...
DUI driver crashes into pedestrian, store in Cornelia, GSP says
Authorities arrested and charged a 22-year-old Clarkesville man with driving under the influence after he ran into a woman in the Walmart parking lot...
State House passes bill requiring jailers to work with ICE in wake UGA murder
(Georgia Recorder) — Legislation that gained momentum in the wake of last week’s killing of Augusta University nursing student Laken Riley to penalize law...