Supreme Court gets case challenging arrests of lawmakers at state Capitol
ATLANTA (GA Recorder) — The ACLU of Georgia and other activist groups are weighing in on a state Supreme Court case involving the 2018...
Twin Rivers Challenge cycling event breaks records for fundraising, riders
Oct. 23, 2021, was a record-breaking day at Tallulah Falls School.
A brilliant blue October sky greeted more than 175 riders at the seventh annual...
Georgia’s top federal contracting universities opt for some vaccine mandates after all
ATHENS (GA Recorder) — In an abrupt turn, at least two Georgia universities, the University of Georgia and Georgia Tech will comply with federal...
Mistrial declared in case of 3 former sheriff’s deputies accused of killing Black man
The murder trial of three former Washington County sheriff’s deputies in the death of Eurie Martin ended Tuesday in a mistrial after three days...
FDA panel recommends OK for Pfizer’s vaccine for elementary school-aged children
WASHINGTON (GA Recorder) — A federal vaccine advisory panel on Tuesday recommended authorizing Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11, a decision...
Cornelia man gets two life sentences for raping and sexually assaulting young girls
A Habersham County judge sentenced a Cornelia man to two life sentences for raping and sexually assaulting two young female relatives.
Superior Court Judge Chan...
Habersham County Animal Shelter overrun with cats and running out of space
The Habersham County Animal Shelter is overrun with cats and kittens and is running out of space to house them. Now, the shelter is...
Mount Airy man arrested after alleged road rage incident on GA 365
More charges have been filed against a Mount Airy man who allegedly pulled a gun during a road rage incident in Habersham County. Officers arrested...
Demorest passes budget, millage rate rollback
After months of waiting for a budget and two public hearings, the City of Demorest has passed the 2022 budget and a millage rate...
Baldwin’s Christmas tree lighting returns for 2021
The City of Baldwin can look forward to the return of another much-loved tradition following the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown: their annual Christmas tree lighting.
Last...
Moderna boosters available from District 2 Public Health
Now that COVID-19 booster shots have been approved by the FDA and CDC, District 2 Public Health is offering booster doses of the Moderna...
Former federal, state officials slam proposed mine at swamp’s ‘doorstep’
(GA Recorder) — A bipartisan group of former federal and state officials – including former Secretary of the Interior Bruce Babbitt, who helped block...