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...
Home explosion rocks White County neighborhood
State investigators are working to determine what caused a house to explode and erupt into fire Sunday evening near Cleveland.
Around 8:30 p.m. on October...
Chase near Lavonia ends after trooper forces car off interstate
A Flowery Branch man faces multiple charges after fleeing from an attempted traffic stop near Lavonia Sunday afternoon.
The incident began around 1 p.m. near...
Burglary, arson suspect shot after trying to run over deputy in box truck, sheriff...
Authorities have released new details about an alleged crime spree that ultimately led to an officer-involved shooting Saturday in Cleveland.
The bizarre series of events...
Hundreds dead, thousands wounded as war rages in Israel
At least 600 people have been killed, and over a thousand have been wounded in Israel since Hamas militants invaded the country early Saturday,...
Shelter pet personalities shine during adoption event
"We had a blast!"
That's how Habersham County Animal Care and Control Director Madi Nix described the experience for animal shelter staff and volunteers Saturday....