‘Drive sober’: Habersham Sheriff’s Office warns of weekend checkpoints
For motorists who plan to consume alcohol on St. Patrick's Day weekend, make plans ahead of time.
Deputies will be stationed at designated checkpoints while...
Protesters rally against sweeping cuts to U.S. Education Department
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — Dozens gathered Friday outside the U.S. Department of Education to protest the ousting of more than 1,300 employees and President...
Hours away from shutdown, U.S. Senate clears spending bill for Trump’s signature
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — The U.S. Senate cleared a stopgap spending bill Friday that will fund the government through the end of September, sending...
Overturned commercial truck catches fire, snarls traffic
A commercial box truck overturned on John Wood Road off of GA 15/ U.S. 441 Friday afternoon and caught fire in the Hollywood community....
Judges appointed to Mountain Circuit Superior Court
Governor Brian Kemp announced the appointment of Judge Nichole Carswell and Judge Carlton “Hobie” Jones III to serve on the Mountain Circuit Superior Court....
Betty Jo Gober: A life poured out in service of others
There are very few people who didn't know her or hadn't been impacted in some way by her kindness and desire to help. Betty...
Hart County man faces human trafficking charges
A man was taken into custody in Hall County earlier this week for his alleged involvement in human trafficking and sexual relations with a...
‘Fish or cut bait.’ A month remains before potential buyback on business park lots
The Habersham County Development Authority is increasing pressure on a developer who purchased two lots in the Airport Business Park, demanding that they either...
Supporters, opponents of Kemp’s lawsuit legislation overhaul ratchet up pressure at Georgia Capitol
(Georgia Recorder) - With fewer than 10 legislative days to go until the gavel falls to send state lawmakers home on April 4, pressure...
Gainesville mourns loss of longtime councilman
The city of Gainesville is mourning the loss of Robert "Bob" L. Hamrick Sr. – the longest-serving member of the Gainesville City Council. Hamrick,...
AAA offers free rides, tows to drivers on St. Patrick’s Day
As St. Patrick’s Day weekend approaches, AAA is once again activating its Tow to Go program to help ensure the public’s safety and prevent...
Habersham Central students honored for success
Habersham Central High School recently celebrated the achievements of its Raider Scholars and Academic Lettermen at a special ceremony held at the school’s Performing...