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,...
GDOT unveils full list of road projects for Habersham County
Financed through millions of dollars sourced from federal and state funding, as planned, there are over 19 road projects designated by Georgia’s Department of...
Two found dead in possible murder-suicide near Athens-Clarke County
Authorities have opened an investigation into an incident that left two people dead at a residence on Mars Hill Road in Oconee County.
According to...
Revised bill removes ban, allows puberty blockers for trans minors with parental consent
ATLANTA (Georgia Recorder) — A ban on puberty-blocking medications for transgender minors was the subject of an unexpected compromise at a House committee meeting...
Habersham releases names of county manager finalists
Habersham County has released the names of the three finalists for the county manager position, vacated in December by former manager Alicia Vaughn.
County officials...
Trump administration turned down for now in use of Alien Enemies Act for deportations
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — The Trump administration lost a round Wednesday night in its attempts to use a wartime law for deportations of Venezuelans...
Bill to end gender-affirming care insurance for state workers clears Georgia House panel
(Georgia Recorder) — A bill aimed at removing gender-affirming care for transgender state workers covered by the state health insurance plan moved forward in...