Firefighters gain ground on Big Ridge Fire
Shifting weather conditions continue to aid wildland firefighters battling a week-old wildfire in northeastern Rabun County. The Big Ridge Fire, which ignited on March...
Air quality alert active for extreme Northeast Georgia, western Carolinas due to wildfires
Wildfires burning in Northeast Georgia and the western Carolinas continue impacting air quality in the region. The U.S. Forest Service issued a notice Sunday...
Hall County residents displaced by house fire
Two adults and their dog were burned out of their home after it caught fire early Sunday in Hall County.
Hall County Fire Rescue responded...
Fire breaks out in abandoned house in Hall County
The Hall County Fire Marshal's Office is investigating what caused an abandoned house to go up in flames.
Around 8:30 p.m. Saturday, firefighters responded to...
From “In Goochie We Trust” to real currency: Brandon Beach tapped as U.S. Treasurer
Georgia Republican Sen. Brandon Beach’s selection as President Donald Trump’s choice to become the next U.S. Treasurer has boosted his popularity.
Beach signed fake currency...
Firefighters battling Big Ridge Fire catch a break with the weather
The Big Ridge Fire has been burning for seven days, and wildland firefighters are finally catching a break with the weather. Following days of...
Georgia House rejects last-minute plan to give governor, other top state officials pay raises
ATLANTA (Georgia Recorder) — House lawmakers quickly swatted down a Senate plan to give the governor and other statewide officials pay raises.
The Senate had...
GDOT: Impact of inland port on Habersham still unclear
There’s been a lot of talk about how the $170 million Northeast Georgia Inland Port will impact North Georgia. But its potential effect on...
White County issues reminder on outdoor burning regulations amid high fire danger
CLEVELAND — Due to recent weather conditions, including periods of low humidity and high winds, White County remains under a season of high fire...
Wood’s Mercantile brings comfort home to a new location in Cleveland
Wood's Mercantile, a Clarkesville mainstay in home furnishings, announced on March 28 that it will expand with a second location in Cleveland. The new...
IVF bill goes to the governor as GOP women move to extend protection to...
ATLANTA (Georgia Recorder) — A proposal to protect access to in-vitro fertilization has been sent to the governor as Georgia lawmakers are proposing a...
Forest Service to host virtual information meeting on Big Ridge Fire March 29
The Big Ridge Fire in Rabun County has now consumed approximately 2,000 acres northeast of Clayton. Forest Service officials will update the community on...