Second case of avian influenza confirmed in Elbert County
A second confirmed case of avian influenza has been detected in Northeast Georgia, according to Georgia's Department of Agriculture (GDA) and the U.S. Department...
Georgia legislators secure funding for vets
Georgia's U.S. senators have secured significant funding to support veterans.
U.S. Sens. Raphael Warnock (D-GA) and Jon Ossoff (D-GA) have announced $572,901 in federal money...
Local governments face staying in HB 581 or opting out
Local government officials across Georgia are grappling with whether to remain in the new constitutional amendment passed by voters in November or opt out...
How will the Georgia Legislature impose lawsuit award limits?
(Georgia Recorder) — Just a few days into Georgia’s 2025 legislative session, proposed new limits on lawsuit awards is a priority trumpeted by business...
Toccoa woman arrested after report of missing child
A Stephens County woman was arrested last week after she'd previously reported a child missing, according to the Stephens County Sheriff's Office.
Deputies responded to...
Habersham County offices delay opening Wednesday, Jan. 22
Habersham County administrative offices will delay opening Wednesday morning, Jan. 22, until 10 a.m., according to Public Information Officer Ashlyn Brady.
With the snow showers...
GBI: Towns County deputy shot in December arrested for false statements
A Towns County Sheriff's Office deputy who claimed to have been shot by a suspect in December has been arrested for false report of...
Railroad work to cause traffic delays in Habersham, Banks
Traffic delays in Habersham and Banks counties could be possible in the days ahead.
A contractor with Norfolk Southern railroad company plans to continue work...
Habersham County Schools closed Jan. 22 due to ‘slippery’ road conditions
Habersham County school students' return to the classroom following an extended snow week and a federal holiday was short-lived. School officials say they'll be...
Wood heater sparks house fire near Homer
Banks County fire officials say a wood heater may be to blame for a fire that moderately damaged a home east of Homer.
Around 1:45...
Company bidding for old courthouse demo previously investigated by EPA
A Marietta-based company that could soon receive a bid for the demolition of the old Habersham County courthouse was previously investigated by the EPA...
GOP congressional leaders and Trump stalled on how best to pass big policy package
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — Republican congressional leaders huddled with President Donald Trump on Tuesday in search of a clear path forward to make sweeping...