Revised bill to require disclosure of third-party financing in civil suits heads to Georgia...
ATLANTA (Georgia Recorder) — A sequel to Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp’s push to overhaul Georgia’s civil litigation system has passed the House in a...
Habersham county agencies request $791,581 in funding for 2026
Several non-profit agencies serving Habersham County presented their budget requests on the final day of the county's budget review meetings, showcasing their programs for...
USDA Forest Service implements campfire ban across Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest
The USDA Forest Service has announced a campfire ban across the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest in response to heightened fire risks caused by prolonged dry...
Two displaced in Hall County mobile home fire
Two adults are displaced following a residential fire that destroyed a mobile home, detached garage, and outbuilding.
The fire in the 6100 block of Mt....
After deadly midair collision, lawmakers grill FAA, Army on ‘shocking’ lack of safety system
WASHINGTON, D.C. (States Newsroom) — The U.S. Army and Federal Aviation Administration continued to allow some flights to operate near a Washington, D.C.-area airport...
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to slash 10,000 jobs, close 5 regional...
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — The Trump administration announced a sweeping plan Thursday to restructure the Department of Health and Human Services by cutting an...
Brush fire destroys multiple buildings and vehicles in Commerce
Strong winds fanned a brush fire that resulted in heavy losses in Commerce.
The fire broke out shortly after 3 p.m. near Highway 326 and...
Big overhaul planned for Georgia elections: Bills aired in state Legislature’s waning days
ATLANTA (Georgia Recorder) — Sweeping changes to election rules intended to increase paper ballot options, expand the powers of the State Election Board, and...
Habersham’s remaining departments pitch $18.2 M “wish list”
The Habersham County Commission heard from the remaining department heads and constitutional officers during the second day of the county’s budget review meetings.
Those department...
Spike in fires prompts warnings across Northeast Georgia
Recent incidents across Northeast Georgia serve as sobering reminders of the dangers of outdoor burning, especially in these hazardous fire weather conditions.
Local fire departments...
Restaurant owner charged with rape, kidnapping of 18-year-old employee
The manager and co-owner of a Winder restaurant is accused of kidnapping and raping an 18-year-old employee, police say. Officers arrested Daniel Barrios Catalan,...
Illegal backyard burn lands Toccoa man in jail
A 20-year-old Toccoa man was arrested after burning a large pile of garbage behind his residence, the Stephens County Sheriff's Office says.
On Monday night,...