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Hall County family displaced by fire

The Hall County Fire Marshall's Office is investigating the cause of a fire that damaged a residence northwest of Gainesville. At approximately 7:30 p.m. on...

Wreath-laying ceremonies honoring veterans to be held Saturday in Clarkesville and Demorest

Habersham Countians will join volunteers nationwide this weekend in honoring the service and memories of military veterans. On December 17, Old Clarkesville Cemetery and VFW...

Confusion lingers over Habersham County tax refunds

It's been one week since it was revealed that missed tax appeal hearing deadlines would cost Habersham County a sizeable chunk of change in...

New Liberty Road wreck seriously injures Clarkesville man

An 81-year-old man was seriously injured in a rollover wreck Thursday afternoon northeast of Clarkesville. William Loyd McConnell was a passenger in a Kia Sorento...

Single-vehicle wreck shuts down Hwy. 75 north of Helen

One person was injured in a single-vehicle wreck that shut down a section of the highway between Helen and Hiawassee. State Route 75 North, north...

Pedestrian struck, killed in Athens

Athens-Clarke County police are investigating an accident that claimed the life of a Northeast Georgia man. At approximately 6:25 p.m. on December 14, officers responded...

U.S. House and Senate GOP at odds over massive government spending deal

WASHINGTON (GA Recorder) — Congress is trying to wrap up its remaining must-pass bills before leaving for the holidays — but a split between...
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Driver killed in Athens wreck

Athens-Clarke County police are investigating a two-vehicle crash that killed an Athens woman on Wednesday. Police say 78-year-old Rosa Burke died at a hospital following...

Investigators charge Clermont woman with June molestation incident

Hall County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) investigators arrested a Clermont woman Tuesday on charges stemming from an alleged child molestation incident this summer. Rachel Barbara Wassing,...

Keene stepping down after more than three decades as Cleveland city attorney

Longtime Cleveland City Attorney Grant Keene is stepping down from that position at the end of the year, and the Cleveland City Council took...

Krockum announces bid for sheriff after Terrell says he won’t seek reelection

Demorest Police Chief Robin Krockum has announced his intention to run for Habersham County Sheriff in two years. Krockum posted an announcement to his...

Fieldale Farms, Walmart to receive tax refunds after county scheduling snafu

Habersham County's largest industry and retailer are among the property owners benefiting from tax appeal scheduling snafus. Fieldale Farms and Walmart are both due...