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Hall County residents displaced by house fire

Two adults and their dog were burned out of their home after it caught fire early Sunday in Hall County. Hall County Fire Rescue responded...

Fire breaks out in abandoned house in Hall County

The Hall County Fire Marshal's Office is investigating what caused an abandoned house to go up in flames. Around 8:30 p.m. Saturday, firefighters responded to...

From “In Goochie We Trust” to real currency: Brandon Beach tapped as U.S. Treasurer

Georgia Republican Sen. Brandon Beach’s selection as President Donald Trump’s choice to become the next U.S. Treasurer has boosted his popularity. Beach signed fake currency...

Firefighters battling Big Ridge Fire catch a break with the weather

The Big Ridge Fire has been burning for seven days, and wildland firefighters are finally catching a break with the weather. Following days of...

Georgia House rejects last-minute plan to give governor, other top state officials pay raises

ATLANTA (Georgia Recorder) — House lawmakers quickly swatted down a Senate plan to give the governor and other statewide officials pay raises. The Senate had...

GDOT: Impact of inland port on Habersham still unclear

There’s been a lot of talk about how the $170 million Northeast Georgia Inland Port will impact North Georgia. But its potential effect on...

White County issues reminder on outdoor burning regulations amid high fire danger

CLEVELAND — Due to recent weather conditions, including periods of low humidity and high winds, White County remains under a season of high fire...

Wood’s Mercantile brings comfort home to a new location in Cleveland

Wood's Mercantile, a Clarkesville mainstay in home furnishings, announced on March 28 that it will expand with a second location in Cleveland. The new...

IVF bill goes to the governor as GOP women move to extend protection to...

ATLANTA (Georgia Recorder) — A proposal to protect access to in-vitro fertilization has been sent to the governor as Georgia lawmakers are proposing a...

Forest Service to host virtual information meeting on Big Ridge Fire March 29

The Big Ridge Fire in Rabun County has now consumed approximately 2,000 acres northeast of Clayton. Forest Service officials will update the community on...

Forest Service closes Big Ridge Fire Area in Rabun County

The U.S. Forest Service has closed public access to the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest northeast of Clayton, where the Big Ridge Fire is burning. The...

Authorities capture suspect after dangerous roadside incident

A multi-agency search effort led to the arrest of a man accused of using a firearm to threaten a woman and her child following...