Towns County volunteer firefighter accused of felony fraud
A volunteer firefighter from Towns County is being accused of multiple fraud-related offenses, according to GBI.
This is the second arrest of a Towns County...
Whitmire out, Lannon named interim Parks and Recreation Director
Former Habersham County Parks and Recreation Director Terry Lannon has returned to the job he held for two years in the early 2000s. Lannon...
GOP bill to outlaw puberty blockers surfaces roiling undercurrent in Georgia House
ATLANTA (Georgia Recorder) — The fate of a Senate bill banning puberty-blocking medications for minors with gender dysphoria is unclear after a rocky House...
Father, son charged with molesting same child victim
Following their arrests this week, a Gainesville man and his son remain in the Hall County Jail with no bond on charges related to...
Stephens officials talk issues at State Capitol
Stephens County Sheriff Rusty Fulbright recently traveled to the State Capitol alongside other county officials, engaging in key legislative discussions with state representatives.
On Thursday,...
Kemp’s big lawsuit award limit bill on the move as 2025 Georgia Legislature winds...
(Georgia Recorder) — Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp’s top priority in the 2025 Legislature got a little closer to the finish line Tuesday after a...
Man apprehended near Maysville after fleeing on foot
A man with outstanding warrants was taken into custody after attempting to evade law enforcement by fleeing into the woods near Maysville Sunday evening,...
Man accused of kidnapping Hall County girl sentenced for sexual assault
The man accused of abducting and assaulting a 12-year-old Hall County girl will spend at least the next 15 years in prison.
Antonio Agustin-Ailon appeared...
Family, pets escape Baldwin apartment fire
A family escaped from their burning apartment Tuesday evening in Baldwin. The fire broke out at a residence at 108 King Street shortly before...
Fired fed workers won their jobs back, but many linger in ‘administrative leave’ limbo
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — The Trump administration has begun the process of reinstating tens of thousands of fired federal workers, though most are just...
Developer blames ‘stagnant’ market for business park delay
A developer who purchased two lots in the Airport Business Park has responded to the Habersham County Development Authority after the board gave the...
Piedmont to hold mass casualty drill on March 19
Piedmont University will hold its annual mass casualty training exercise on Wednesday, March 19.
A large presence of first responder vehicles and sounds of emergency...