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Supreme Court justices skeptical about New York gun control law

WASHINGTON (GA Recorder) — Conservative justices on the U.S. Supreme Court expressed skepticism Wednesday after listening to two hours of oral arguments on a...

U.S. Senate Republicans block a voting rights bill for the third time this year

WASHINGTON (GA Recorder) — Republicans in the U.S. Senate on Wednesday blocked another voting rights bill, this one named for the late Georgia civil...

Demorest approves by-the-drink alcohol tax

The City of Demorest instated a by-the-drink alcohol excise tax on beer, wine and distilled spirits at their Tuesday night meeting. The three percent...

Habersham’s VFL encourages reading during Family Literacy Month

November is Family Literacy Month, and Habersham's Volunteers for Literacy are encouraging families to partake in activities to encourage reading at home. "One of my...

All you need to know as Georgia lawmakers divide decade’s worth of political spoils

ATLANTA (GA Recorder) — On Wednesday at 10 a.m., Georgia’s lawmakers are set to become mapmakers, gaveling in for a special session to redraw...

Wilson sworn in as Ward 1 commissioner

Jeff Wilson is now officially Cornelia's Ward 1 commissioner. Wilson was sworn in at the City of Cornelia Commission's Nov. 2 monthly meeting and...

McDonald, Mcclure win Cleveland City Council seats

In Tuesday’s voting in the Cleveland City Council election a total of 358 votes were cast. In Ward 3, newcomer Jeremy McClure beat incumbent Kevin...

Habersham election day turnout larger than expected

After weeks of slow turnout for early voting, Habersham's busiest voting location, the Habersham North Precinct located at the Ruby Fulbright Aquatic Center, reported...

COVID-19 vaccines approved for kids 5 to 11

WASHINGTON (GA Recorder) — Advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have recommended giving Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine to all kids ages 5...

HR director who sued Habersham County officials has been fired

Habersham County Human Resources Director Vinitha Robinson has been terminated from her position without cause. According to Habersham County Public Information Officer Carolyn Gibson and...

Dunkin’ Donuts could open in Clarkesville within a year

Habersham Dunkin' Donuts lovers, rejoice! The popular coffee chain could be on its way to Clarkesville within the next year, according to Clarkesville's Planning...

Empty Cornelia storefronts could become next Habersham South Voting Precinct

The old Cornelia Ingles, as well as other empty storefronts in the Habersham Shopping Center, could be candidates in becoming the next Habersham County...