States ordered by U.S. Education Department to certify school DEI ban or lose funds
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — The U.S. Department of Education demanded in a letter to state education leaders on Thursday that they certify all K-12...
Rabun County wildfire nearly 90% contained
After burning for over nine days, reports from officials released Thursday, April 3, indicate the Big Ridge wildfire in Rabun County is at least...
One arrested in targeted patrol operation in Towns County
A Michigan man faces multiple charges in North Georgia after allegedly being caught with drugs in Towns County.
According to the Towns County Sheriff's Office,...
Members of alleged shoplifting ring charged in multiple jurisdictions
A shoplifting ring that has reportedly been operating across the North Georgia area for at least a month came to a dramatic end on...
Two in custody after Toccoa traffic stop
A routine traffic stop by the Toccoa Police Department on Thursday, April 3, led to the arrest of two individuals.
According to the Toccoa Police...
Hiawassee man to serve life sentence for molestation charges across North Georgia
A Hiawassee man received a life sentence (25 years) in late March after he was arrested on child molestation charges last year, according to...
Buford man arrested in multi-store shoplifting scheme
A Buford man has been arrested in connection with a large-scale shoplifting operation targeting Walmart stores across North Georgia, according to the Gainesville Police...
Gainesville man re-arrested in Hall County child exploitation investigation
A Gainesville man arrested last fall on child exploitation charges now faces a list of additional accusations, the Hall County Sheriff’s Office announced Thursday,...
Georgia Senate passes ban on DEI in schools and colleges as 2025 session winds...
ATLANTA (Georgia Recorder) — Lawmakers in the Senate concluded the 39th legislative day of the 2025 session in the early hours of Thursday morning...
Driver struck by bullet as man attempts to shoot dog
A driver suffered a gunshot wound to the head as he traveled down Harper’s Ferry Road in Elbert County Wednesday, April 2, after a...
Long-stalled ‘religious freedom’ legislation gets Georgia GOP blessing
ATLANTA (Georgia Recorder) — On the penultimate day of the 2025 legislative session, some religious Georgians had their prayers answered.
A so-called religious freedom bill...
Portion of Lee Arrendale property eyed for future Habersham County business park
A large piece of prime real estate off GA 365 has been identified as the potential future location of Habersham County’s next business park,...