Grants to boost local emergency alert systems in question as public media agency closes
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — The Corporation for Public Broadcasting will no longer administer a grant program that has so far provided millions of dollars...
Mike Collins argues he can unite Georgia GOP in challenge to Democratic US Sen....
JACKSON, Ga. (AP) — Second-term Georgia Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Collins is seeking to solidify support as he seeks the GOP nomination to challenge...
Fire crews quickly contain Cleveland house fire
A Cleveland family and their pets escaped safely Tuesday night after a fire broke out in the bathroom of their home on Bonnie Pearl...
Senior Center needs volunteers to support meals on wheels, transportation
Every day, senior citizens rely on the Habersham County Senior Center for basic needs and social support. With demand for meals, transportation, and other...
Dogs of Summer Pet Pageant returns to Habersham, raising funds for animal shelter
Forget Westminster. Forget Hollywood. The fiercest competition in the animal kingdom happens not under bright spotlights or in glossy magazines, but under the open...
Lower interest rates, higher incomes made homes more affordable in June
(Georgia Recorder) — Housing became more affordable this June, as higher incomes and slightly lower interest rates overcame higher prices, according to a National...
Georgia lawmakers explore ways to end the state income tax, though critics caution against...
(Georgia Recorder) — Georgia officials discussed eliminating the state income tax Tuesday but provided little detail on how to do so.
Lt. Gov. Burt Jones,...
Seven arrested in Hall County sting “Operation Lights Out”
A two-day undercover sting in Hall County ended with the arrests of seven people accused of crimes ranging from online child exploitation to prostitution...
Habersham commission narrowly adopts millage rate
Habersham County commissioners voted 3–2 Monday to adopt the 2025 county millage rate. The new combined rate—including the general fund, hospital bond, and emergency...
Cleveland Council posthumously names Judy Lovell as Official City Historian
The Cleveland City Council, on Monday night, approved a proclamation that recognizes the late Judy Davidson Lovell, posthumously, as the Official Historian of the...
Athens-Clarke County pursues westside Beech Haven Park
Plans to create a new public park will move forward on Athens’ West side.
Beech Haven Park has remained untouched for over 100 years, but...
Advocates say $20 million fine a first step toward enforcement of Georgia mental health...
(Georgia Recorder) — Mental health advocates gathered at the state Capitol in Atlanta to urge Georgia Insurance Commissioner John King to step up enforcement...