Georgia’s COVID mask and vaccine drama on full display at Athens City Hall
ATHENS (GA Recorder) — If you’re heading to Athens, don’t forget to pack your mask.
Athens-Clarke County joined Savannah and Atlanta in reinstating COVID-19 restrictions...
Cleveland developing short term rental regulations
The City of Cleveland could soon allow residents a better opportunity to use their property for Short Term Rental purposes.
At Monday’s city council meeting,...
Some COVID protocols reinstated as local case numbers rise
Northeast Georgia is in the midst of a fourth COVID wave, and it's causing some local agencies and hospitals to reinstate safety protocols.
Habersham County...
Officials warn of asphalt paving scam targeting seniors
White County residents are being warned about a scam involving asphalt paving. White County Commissioner Edwin Nix issued a warning during this week’s county...
Arrendale Prison accused of inhumane treatment by SCHR
A warning letter sent to the Lee Arrendale State Prison by the Southern Center for Human Rights (SCHR) enumerates several claims of inhumane treatment...
Demorest council approves alcohol ordinance amendments
The Demorest City Council voted to approve amendments to their alcohol ordinance at their Aug. 3 meeting. No citizens spoke for or against the...
Drowning victim recovered from Lake Lanier
A dive team from the Hall County Fire Department recovered the body of a man who disappeared on Lake Lanier two months ago.
Xi Zhu,...
Rabun County Sheriff’s Office warns of fake currency
The Rabun County Sheriff's Office is warning about fake $100 bills being passed around the county and, possibly, the region.
The sheriff's office posted an...
East Mize Road bridge reopens after rain damage repaired
Habersham County has reopened the bridge on East Mize Road in Demorest. The bridge was closed on July 20 after heavy rains washed away...
Officials set White County and Cleveland millage rates
2021 tax millage rates have been set by White County and City of Cleveland officials.
Following a third public hearing on the issue Monday, the...
New county clerk, interim manager hope to serve Habersham citizens
HABERSHAM COUNTY, Ga. — In May, three high-profile resignations came from Habersham's government, including the resignation of a commissioner, the county clerk and the...
NGHS officials urge people to get vaccinated amid rise in COVID cases
The recent rise in COVID-19 cases across Northeast Georgia has area hospital officials concerned: so much so that medical professionals from the region's largest...