Rick Story appointed to Rabun County School Board
Rabun County Chamber of Commerce President Rick Story is adding school board member to his list of professional credentials.
The Rabun County Board of Education...
Firefighters rescue man trapped on porch of burning house
Quick action by local firefighters led to the safe rescue of a Habersham County man early Sunday. The resident called E-911 just before 5...
A murder case, gone cold, leads to Gainesville man’s arrest nearly 36 years later
A nearly 40-year-old murder case in California linked back to Gainesville, Georgia, where authorities arrested a man for the crime.
Police arrested Aloysius Winthrop James,...
Aid to Ukraine, Israel overwhelmingly approved by U.S. House in bipartisan vote
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — Military and humanitarian aid could be on its way to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan within weeks after the U.S. House...
U.S. House votes down border bill favored by conservatives
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — The U.S. House Saturday failed to pass a border security bill that Republican leadership intended as an incentive for conservatives...
Kemp signs bill easing limits on health care facilities; still opposed to Medicaid expansion
(Georgia Recorder) — The governor signed into law a high-profile health care measure Friday that is seen as a potential pathway to passing full...
Piedmont University prepares for mass casualty drill
Piedmont University staff, students, and state and local public safety officials are preparing for a major mass casualty drill next week. The university will...
Rural counties rely on prisons to provide firefighters who work for free
If you call 911 in rural Georgia, the nearest emergency responders might come from the local prison.
In 1963, the Georgia Department of Corrections began...
Local lawmakers update realtors on new squatting and land fraud bills
The Georgia Mountains and Lakes Realtors Association hosts five to six events each calendar year for its members. The events are held to bring...
Habersham County Airport to close runway for resurfacing
The runway at the Habersham County Airport will close for three weeks starting Monday, April 29 to allow for work needed to maintain the...
Georgia Power-Fieldale partner on solar farm in Baldwin
Executives of Georgia Power and Fieldale Farms Corporation held a groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday afternoon for a new solar farm in Baldwin.
The location of...
Habersham BOE may see $5.6 million increase in FY 2025 budget
The Habersham County Board of Education received news during their work session last week that they may see a $5.6 million increase in expenses...