New Georgia law paves way for college athletes to get paid
College athletes in Georgia may now get paid for the use of their name, image, and likeness, under a new law signed May 6...
Six North Georgia counties eligible for federal disaster aid
(Cleveland)- White County is among several North Georgia counties set to receive federal aid to help rebuild from severe storms that hit the area...
Sautee man seriously injured in Thursday morning accident
(Cleveland)- A White County man was seriously injured in a single-vehicle accident north of Cleveland Thursday morning.
A news release from the Georgia State Patrol...
Gov. Kemp signs off on three-weeks paid parental leave for state workers
(GA Recorder) — About 250,000 state employees will be eligible for three weeks of paid parental leave after Gov. Brian Kemp signed off on...
Windstream working to repair internet service knocked out by storms
Utility crews are working to restore electricity and internet service to hundreds of customers across Georgia after days of severe weather.
As of Wednesday evening,...
Demorest issues $10,609 refund to Breaking Chains Ministry
During the May 4 City of Demorest meeting, the council unanimously voted to refund Breaking Chains Ministry's Freedom Hill Recovery Home a total of...
White County Manager Jason Cobb stepping down
(Cleveland)- White County Manager Jason Cobb has tendered his resignation to the board of commissioners. The bombshell action came during an executive session by...
Hall County homes damaged in storm
Another round of severe weather caused more damage in Northeast Georgia Tuesday. Hall County 911 received multiple calls about downed trees and power lines...
Teacher ‘pipeline plan’ gets Kemp OK in year of classroom COVID anxiety
(GA Recorder) — Gov. Brian Kemp signed six education bills into law Tuesday, including sweeping legislation intended to boost the state’s ability to recruit...
Kemp signs ‘mixed bag’ legislation to review tax breaks, add some more
(GA Recorder) — Gov. Brian Kemp has signed into law a measure creating a limited process for reviewing tax credits while also adding more...
States with higher vaccine demand will be able to request more from feds
(GA Recorder) | WASHINGTON — With demand for COVID-19 vaccines dropping in many states, the federal government is changing how those doses are allocated.
Under the...
Suspected hit-and-run driver arrested
Cornelia Police have arrested a suspect in a hit-and-run wreck at a local car dealership.
Tristan Ray Hunsucker, 21, of Clarkesville, was taken into custody...