Narrow increase in Medicaid eligibility for low-income Georgians continues enrollment struggle
(GA Recorder) — Georgia’s new Medicaid program for low-income adults continues to enroll people at a slow rate, with just 1,300 people so far...
Cleveland awards three package store licenses in lottery
For those who made the final round in the process of awarding a package store license in the city of Cleveland, Thursday night’s selection...
HABCO Commission discusses possible July 4th event on south end of county
The Habersham County Commission discussed at Monday afternoon’s work session providing a Fourth of July celebration similar to what used to be done many...
Animal shelter ‘Howl-Ween Pawty’ fundraiser Oct. 21
Habersham County Animal Care and Control (HCACC) will host a "Howl-Ween Pawty" fundraiser this evening, Saturday, Oct. 21. The event will be held at...
Thousands attend Habersham County E-911 Children’s Fun Fest
"All I can say is, 'WOW!'"
That's how Habersham County E-911 Director Lynn Smith summed up her reaction to the huge turnout Thursday night for...
Homeowner, suspect arrested in Hall County home invasion
A homeowner who opened fire on two men who broke into her residence in northwest Hall County is in trouble with the law. Investigators...
3 injured in GA 365 wreck in Baldwin
A two-vehicle wreck in Baldwin sent three people to the hospital. The crash occurred around 1:15 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 20, at the Willbanks...
Investigation underway into North Hall County shooting
The Hall County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that occurred Thursday, Oct. 19, at a residence in the 4800 block of Jess Helton...
Former Trump attorney pleads guilty in election scheme to overturn Biden win
Attorney Kenneth Chesebro, architect of the scheme that saw Republicans in Georgia and other swing states falsely claim to be official 2020 presidential electors,...
Jim Jordan’s bid to be U.S. House speaker ends
WASHINGTON (GA Recorder) — Ohio Republican Jim Jordan is no longer the Republican nominee for speaker of the U.S. House.
Shortly after a failed floor...
Biden in address to nation calls for support for both Israel and Ukraine
(GA Recorder) — President Joe Biden reasserted his support for Israel and Ukraine in their conflicts, saying in an Oval Office address Thursday evening...
County Manager answers questions about property and failed lease agreement
When Habersham County commissioners rejected an agreement to rent a county-owned house to Parks and Recreation Department Director Brooke Whitmire, it raised many questions....