State Supreme Court upholds law requiring Georgians to be 21 to carry handguns
(Georgia Recorder) — The Georgia Supreme Court upheld a state law that bars most people between the ages 18 and 21 from carrying handguns...
Dem PSC candidate dealt another setback in quest to stay on ballot
(Georgia Recorder) — Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger has affirmed a judge’s decision booting a Democratic candidate for the state Public Service Commission from...
Stephens Mountain Education honors graduates, prepares for new chapter
On May 22, the Stephens campus of Mountain Education celebrated the achievements of its graduating class during a ceremony held at Ebenezer Baptist Church...
Baldwin Boil Water Advisory lifted
Baldwin has discontinued both boil water advisories that were issued for city water customers in Banks County after a water main break over the...
Level Grove Road in Cornelia reopens after daylong closure due to fallen tree
Level Grove Road between Wayside Street and Hoyt Street in Cornelia is back open to traffic after being closed for much of the day...
Franklin County jailer arrested for smuggling contraband to inmate
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has arrested a Franklin County jailer accused of smuggling contraband to an inmate.
Agents took 23-year-old Emaleigh Smith of...
Governor-appointed GOP labor commissioner officially announces 2026 candidacy
(Georgia Recorder) — Georgia Labor Commissioner Bárbara Rivera Holmes has officially thrown her hat in the ring to run for a full term in...
Top Democrats in Congress decry White House ‘lack of transparency’ in spending plans
WASHINGTON (Georgia Recorder) — Two top Democratic lawmakers are calling on the Trump administration to detail exactly how it’s spending money that Congress approved...
Georgia law enforcement warns of ‘DMV’ text scam
Law enforcement authorities are warning Georgia residents of text messages claiming to be from a false state department.
Scammers are sending texts to cell phones...
Georgia Secretary of State to rule on Public Service Commission candidate qualification
(Georgia Recorder) - The Georgia Secretary of State’s office will decide on Wednesday whether Public Service Commission candidate Daniel Blackman can remain on the...
Baldwin approves emergency water repair expense, announces budget schedule
The Baldwin City Council approved an emergency water repair invoice and announced the upcoming budget schedule during Monday’s meeting.
Mayor Stephanie Almagno brought forward an...
Local VFW post announces plans for Veterans Center; fundraiser
As the Memorial Day ceremony came to a close Monday at the VFW Memorial Gardens cemetery, the Grant-Reeves VFW Post 7720 Commander Barry Church...