Suspected DUI driver charged with vehicular homicide after bicyclist dies
ATHENS, Ga. — A 37-year-old Athens man has died following a crash Saturday night on Olympic Drive, and the driver of the vehicle involved...
Lawmakers consider hiking fines for insurers who flout Georgia’s mental health parity law
(Georgia Recorder) — Georgia officials on both sides of the aisle are proposing legislation aimed at holding insurance companies accountable when they fall short...
Citizens line public agenda to sound off on proposed data center
Columbus is getting a $5 billion dollar data center much to the delight of local business leaders but not everybody is on board. The...
White County commissioners approve five-year comprehensive plan
CLEVELAND, Ga. - The White County Board of Commissioners on Monday approved an update to the county's five-year comprehensive plan, including the cities of...
Partnership keeps Hemlock Studio Gallery open on Clarkesville square
CLARKESVILLE, Ga. — Just days after announcing it would close due to declining sales and rising overhead costs, Hemlock Studio Gallery will remain open...
LaGrange Police investigate shooting
On February 24, 2026, at approximately 2:30AM, Officers with the LaGrange Police Department responded to several calls of gunshots being fired in the 400 block...
Habersham commissioners to revisit unified development code at annual retreat
DEMOREST, Ga. — After months of debate over growth and a countywide housing moratorium, the Habersham County Board of Commissioners is expected to focus...
Trump’s State of the Union will seek to calm voters’ economic concerns ahead of...
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump will use Tuesday’s State of the Union address to champion his immigration crackdowns, his slashing of the federal...
NGTC students earn 23 medals at state SkillsUSA
CLARKESVILLE, Ga. — Students from North Georgia Technical College brought home 23 medals from the 2026 Postsecondary SkillsUSA State Leadership and Skills Conference in...
Human remains found in Toccoa identified as missing man
TOCCOA, Ga. — Human remains discovered in a wooded area off Alban Court in November have been positively identified as a 27-year-old man who...
‘Meet Your Government’ event set for Feb. 26 at Ruby C. Fulbright Aquatic Center
HABERSHAM COUNTY, Ga. — Habersham County residents will have the opportunity to connect directly with local leaders and public servants this week during the...
Mother testifies she urged Colin Gray to lock up guns before Apalachee High shooting...
ATLANTA (AP) — Accused school shooter Colt Gray and his family lived a chaotic life, fighting, arguing and moving frequently due to financial issues,...