Democrats accuse Republican-led committee of ‘making a mockery’ of redistricting process
A Senate committee ended the first few days of the General Assembly special session by voting for a Republican legislative map. The vote was...
GA DOT updates list of road and exit closings for Atlanta Braves parade
ATLANTA — If you're traveling from Northeast Georgia into Atlanta and Cobb County on Friday for the World Series Championship parade for the Braves,...
State Senators tee up redistricting map for speedy approval despite critics
ATLANTA (GA Recorder) — Georgia Senate Republicans defended their proposed redistricting map against criticism that it violates federal law at a Thursday Reapportionment and...
Double Dunkin’: Coffee and donut chain to open in Cornelia, Clarkesville
Dunkin' Donuts is coming to Cornelia, and construction could begin any day now.
The news comes on the heels of the City of Clarkesville's announcement...
White County just short of administering 10K vaccines
White County officials say they are just a few vaccines short of reaching the 10,000 COVID-19 vaccine mark.
Now, the White County Health Department and...
Federal vaccine rule for private businesses to kick in on Jan. 4
WASHINGTON (GA Recorder) — Many private employers beginning in January will have to ensure their workers either are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or that...
GOP Senate redistricting committee members promise ‘fair, legal’ process
ATLANTA — For the first time, the public got a district-by-district explanation of the proposed maps for Georgia's 56 Senate districts along with assurances...
Uninsured in Georgia, South would win big under Democrats’ plan
At least 2.2 million low-income adults — nearly all in Texas and the Southeast — would be eligible for government-funded health insurance under the...
One Black juror, 11 whites to hear trial over Arbery slaying
The judge in the trial of three white men who chased and killed Ahmaud Arbery has declined to override decisions in jury selection that...
Redistricting day one pits harsh political reality against mellow Braves buzz
(GA Recorder) — State lawmakers have eased into a special session centered on drawing new district lines that throw some legislators’ political future in...
Truck veers off highway near Hollywood
What could have been a big disaster wound up being a big nuisance for one truck driver in Habersham County. His tractor-trailer had to...
District 5 Habersham Commission runoff set for Nov. 30
Habersham County's municipal and special elections took place Nov. 2, during which voters cast their ballots for local government positions, alcohol sales referendums and...