Record-breaking Memorial Day travel expected across Georgia
More Georgians than ever are expected to hit the road this Memorial Day weekend, according to AAA. The travel organization predicts 1.38 million residents...
Driver cited in crash involving two cars and firetruck
The driver of a Lexus that failed to yield while turning left was cited following a three-vehicle crash Friday night that injured three people,...
Elbert Detention Center brings in technology to rehabilitate inmates
In a bold move aimed at transforming incarceration into an opportunity for growth and rehabilitation, countering more punitive models of jail systems, the Elbert...
House Republicans unveil Medicaid cuts that Democrats warn will leave millions without care
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans unveiled the cost-saving centerpiece of President Donald Trump's “ big, beautiful bill ” late Sunday, at least $880 billion...
Court fight over 2021 Georgia mass voter eligibility challenges heads to federal court
(Georgia Recorder) — A federal appellate court is set to hear a case Tuesday centered on a five-year debate over whether the national right-leaning...
Cleveland observes National Police Week
The city of Cleveland is observing National Police Week. This annual observance, which coincides with Peace Officers Memorial Day on May 15, honors the...
Habersham BOE to hold regular meeting May 12
Habersham County's Board of Education will hold its regular meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, May 12, with several important recognitions and decisions set for...
White County Chamber to host FLOST information meeting for businesses May 13
The White County Chamber of Commerce invites Helen business owners and operators to a FLOST informational meeting on Tuesday, May 13, at 6 p.m....
Long simmering dispute over Georgia political maps drawn after 2020 Census returns to federal...
(Georgia Recorder) — It's past the halfway point between the 2020 U.S. Census and the 2030 U.S. Census, but the battle over redistricting maps...
Jackson County Manager reappointed to ACCG Board
Kevin Poe, county manager of Jackson County, has been reappointed to the Association County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG) Board of Managers as the Defined...
Drivers asked to avoid Clarkesville St. and MLK Dr. in Cornelia amid flooding
Around noon on Monday, May 12, authorities urged drivers to avoid Clarkesville Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Cornelia as localized flooding...
Habersham officials plan ahead to stay on top of school safety
In an effort to plan ahead for school safety, officials from the Habersham County Sheriff’s Office and the Clarkesville Police Department recently convened to...