Driver killed in single-vehicle wreck near Royston
A wreck Monday night in Franklin County claimed the life of a 70-year-old Royston man.
State troopers say Gary Woody died in a single-vehicle crash...
Faulty space heater suspected in fire that left Alto woman homeless
Investigators say a space heater may be to blame for a fire that left an Alto woman homeless.
The blaze broke out at 425 Harrison...
South Voting Precinct expected to open next year
Habersham County election officials had hoped to move into the new South Voting Precinct in Cornelia by the time municipal elections rolled around in...
County accepting bids on surplus building in downtown Clarkesville
Habersham County is selling a surplus commercial building in downtown Clarkesville. Bidding is underway now through October 25 on the property located at 1387...
Biden denounces deadly Hamas attack on Israel: ‘There’s no justification for terrorism’
WASHINGTON (GA Recorder) — President Joe Biden wants a returning Congress to take “urgent action” on Israel’s security needs after Hamas militants have injured...
Georgia aims to improve literacy by following Mississippi’s lead
YOUNG HARRIS (GA Recorder) – If you can read this, count your blessings.
One in every six Georgia adults has low literacy skills, according to...
House fire displaces Hall County residents
Authorities are investigating the cause of a Tuesday morning house fire that forced several Hall County residents from their home.
At approximately 11:15 a.m. on...
Biden confirms Americans taken hostage by Hamas; affirms ‘We stand with Israel’
President Joe Biden on Tuesday again made clear his administration's unwavering support for Israel in its war against Hamas.
In a brief speech from the...
Still no winner; Powerball Jackpot spikes to $1.73 Billion
The Powerball jackpot spiked to an estimated $1.73 billion after no one matched the game's six winning numbers Monday night.
The Powerball jackpot rolled after...
Netanyahu vows to destroy Hamas; militants threaten to execute hostages
The Israeli military said Tuesday it had largely regained control of areas in the south that had been attacked by militants from Hamas, AP...
McCarthy may jump into U.S. House speaker race, as crises overseas mount
WASHINGTON (GA Recorder) — U.S. House Republicans are attempting to decide who should become the chamber’s next speaker, a race with a renewed sense...
With Israel at war, Tuberville urged anew to give up holds on military nominees
WASHINGTON (GA Recorder) — The chair of the Senate Committee on Armed Services is again applying pressure on Sen. Tommy Tuberville as the Alabama...