Georgia lawmaker charged with unemployment fraud
(Georgia Recorder) — A Georgia state representative is accused of fraudulently collecting $17,811 in unemployment benefits after allegedly applying for a federal program meant...
Franklin County deputies find person dead on roadside
CARNESVILLE, Ga. - The Franklin County Sheriff's Office has requested assistance from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation after deputies found a person unresponsive along...
Athens-Clarke police deliver 70 abandoned packages after driver quits mid-shift
ATHENS, Ga. - Athens-Clarke County police officers stepped in to "save Christmas" for dozen of local residents after finding more than 70 abandoned packages...
Firefighters shift from parade to rescue in Royston
ROYSTON, Ga. — Royston firefighters heading home from the Lavonia Christmas parade Sunday afternoon diverted to a structure fire in Hart County, arriving just...
Red Bird Acres changes rules after damage to popular Christmas light display
CLARKESVILLE, Ga. - Red Bird Acres, one of Habersham County's most beloved home-based Christmas light displays, has announced new rules for visitors after an...
Brad Raffensperger sues to win more campaign spending power in Georgia governor race
ATLANTA (AP) — Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is the latest Republican candidate for Georgia governor to attack campaign finance rules, saying they unconstitutionally...
Columbus State University holds graduation ceremonies this week
Columbus State University will celebrate its Fall 2025 graduating class of 1,060 students with four ceremonies on December 11-12 at the Frank G. Lumpkin...
Powerball jackpot soars to $875 million
Monday night's Powerball jackpot soars to a near record with $875 million up for grabs to one lucky winner. Nobody matched all five numbers...
Clarkesville Council to consider board appointments, retirement plan changes Monday
CLARKESVILLE, Ga. - The Clarkesville City Council will take up several year-end items Monday, including board appointments, retirement plan updates, and approval of the...
A Classic Christmas parade fills downtown Lavonia
LAVONIA, Ga. — Downtown Lavonia was full of holiday spirit Sunday as crowds gathered for the city’s annual Christmas parade. This year’s theme, “A...
Alto council expected to vote on 2026 budget Tuesday
ALTO, Ga. - The Alto Town Council is set to vote Tuesday on its 2026 budget, one month after members tabled the spending plan...
White County celebrates Christmas in the Mountains
CLEVELAND, Ga. — Downtown Cleveland came alive Saturday, Dec. 6, as hundreds gathered for the annual Christmas in the Mountains festival. The daylong celebration...