‘These are our Habersham legends’: County honors combat-wounded veterans
On Thursday, August 7, community members flooded the event space at the Fairfield Inn & Suites in Cornelia for a standing-room-only Purple Heart Day...
FBI data shows violent crime in Georgia dropped 10.5% from 2023 to 2024
Every 16 minutes, a violent crime occurred in Georgia in 2024, according to the FBI. Nationwide, violence happened every 25.9 seconds. That’s better than...
New lawsuit presses DOJ to release communications about Epstein files
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — A nonprofit government watchdog sued the Trump administration Friday for failing to respond to public records requests for communications between...
Local Athenians advocate against short term rentals at Mayor and Commission meeting
Several land rezoning requests came before the Athens-Clarke County Mayor and Commission on Tuesday night that would greenlight plans for increased density, prompting public...
Man arrested after allegedly stabbing his brother at Northeast Georgia area motel
A man was arrested Wednesday after allegedly stabbing his brother and fleeing into the woods near a Royston motel.
Royston Police responded to a call...
GBI investigates officer-involved shooting in Lavonia
The GBI is investigating an officer-involved shooting that injured a person in Lavonia. Police took two suspects into custody after a daylong manhunt following...
Carr sues Jones over campaign financing in Georgia governor’s race
ATLANTA (AP) — One of the top Republicans running for Georgia governor on Thursday sued the other leading GOP candidate, challenging the legality of...
Clarkesville Police remind drivers of traffic shift, increased enforcement
The Clarkesville Police Department has announced a new traffic pattern for Lockwood Street and stepped-up enforcement in school zones.
Lockwood Street in Clarkesville is now...
Soldiers hailed as heroes for tackling armed assailant at Fort Stewart
FORT STEWART, Ga. (AP) — Sgt. Aaron Turner was helping lock down a supply warehouse on Fort Stewart after gunshots were reported in a...
Habersham’s $52M jail plan hinges on SPLOST vote this fall
November 4, just three months away, is “D-Day” for the future of the Habersham County Jail. On that day, county voters will decide whether...
Previously frozen federal education funds are flowing again, but the delay may still cause...
(Georgia Recorder) — The Georgia Board of Education voted Wednesday to unfreeze just over $145 million in federal funds to Georgia school districts for...
Stephens County to induct nine into Athletic Hall of Fame on Aug. 29
Stephens County High School will induct nine new members into its Athletic Hall of Fame on Friday, Aug. 29, ahead of the Indians' home...