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Biden outlines major methane reduction strategy at UN climate conference

(GA Recorder) — President Joe Biden announced a comprehensive methane reduction plan Tuesday as part of his participation in the United Nations climate summit. As...

Revised voting rights bill named for John Lewis wins over one GOP senator

WASHINGTON (GA Recorder) — U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski said Tuesday she would join Senate Democrats in backing a compromise voting rights bill, marking the...

Here’s how SB 202 changes Election Day in Georgia

In case you haven't heard, Georgia has a new voting law that touches virtually every part of the election process. The Nov. 2 municipal...

It’s Election Day

It’s Election Day in Georgia. Voters state-wide are determining who holds office at the local level. In Habersham County, polls are open until 7 p.m.,...

Cleveland and Helen city elections

Voters in Cleveland and Helen are deciding several city council races today. Early voting wrapped up Friday with a low number of registered voters casting...

Georgia bids for time to help renters avoid eviction as aid deadline looms

The fate of Georgia renters waiting on emergency housing relief aid hangs in the balance as the state agency managing a $550 million program...

Athens-Clarke Police investigate fatal shooting

Athens-Clarke County Police are investigating the late-night shooting death of a 21-year-old Athens man. At approximately 10:54 p.m. on November 1, the Athens-Clarke County Police...

Driver charged with DUI, vehicular homicide in wreck on GA 17

A Gainesville driver faces charges of first-degree vehicular homicide and DUI in the Sunday evening traffic death of a White County woman. 60-year-old Glenn Corum...

Demorest Police top in the state for 5th year in a row

The City of Demorest Police Department took home first place in the Georgia Governor's Challenge awards banquet in the 1-10 officers category Friday night....

Hartwell teen arrested in Athens shooting

The Athens-Clarke County Police Department has arrested Trontaveous Mattox, 18, of Hartwell in connection with an Athens shooting that took place in September of...

Here are all of the proposed redistricting maps for Georgia

ATLANTA (GPB) — There are practically infinite ways to redraw the boundaries for Georgia's state and congressional legislative districts, but only a few will...

Biden calls for action on climate, apologizes for Trump Paris Accord exit

(GA Recorder) — President Joe Biden urged the international community on Monday to transition to clean energy, curb greenhouse gas emissions, including methane, and...