North Georgia librarians fear criminal charges under proposed senate bill
Regional and local library officials across Georgia are expressing fear and uncertainty over a proposed Senate Bill that could subject librarians to criminal prosecution...
Georgia House OKs bill to prepare state code for potential end of U.S. Department...
ATLANTA (Georgia Recorder) — A bill preparing Georgia for the end of the U.S. Department of Education moved closer to Gov. Brian Kemp’s desk...
Bill to ban unscrupulous parking lot sales of pets in Georgia now up to...
ATLANTA (Georgia Recorder) — A bill designed to make it harder for unscrupulous breeders to entice animal lovers into an impulse purchase is now...
Braselton home a total loss after Friday night blaze
A single-story residence in Braselton is a total loss after it was destroyed by fire Friday night.
Hall County Fire Rescue units were dispatched to...
Trump to rehouse student loans, other programs amid push to close Education Department
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — President Donald Trump said Friday that the U.S. Small Business Administration would handle the student loan portfolio for the slated-for-elimination...
Judge continues probe into deportation flights to El Salvador
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — A federal judge Friday probed the U.S. Department of Justice about whether the Trump administration knowingly defied his court order...
Georgia Senate sends tax refund, income tax cut to governor’s desk
ATLANTA (Georgia Recorder) — A pair of Georgia bills that would lower the state income tax rate and provide an extra refund to taxpayers...
Woman faces drug, fleeing charges after police chase
A routine traffic stop escalated into a police chase early Friday morning, leading to the arrest of a woman on multiple charges that include...
Florida fugitive arrested in Gainesville after chase
Hall County deputies arrested a man wanted out of Florida for attempted murder following a short pursuit and foot chase early Wednesday morning.
Wesley Ramone...
Governor gets wish for 2025 Legislature as bill to limit lawsuit damage awards awaits...
ATLANTA (Georgia Recorder) — It’s official: Legislation intended to limit damages Georgia juries can award is heading to the governor’s desk.
Kemp’s legislative white whale,...
Terry Lannon returns to lead Habersham Parks & Rec after 18-year hiatus
The last time Terry Lannon led the Habersham County Parks and Recreation Department, George W. Bush was president, Ed Sealover was county manager, and...
Public outcry erupts over proposed Derelict Vehicle Ordinance in Habersham County
Residents around the Habersham County area have taken to social media and the editorial page to express their frustration over a proposed Derelict Vehicle...