Kemp signs bill banning street racing in Georgia
Governor Brian Kemp Monday signed HB 534 to combat street racing in Georgia.
He calls the bill "another tool in the toolbelt" of state and...
Mark of the Potter: “Like the river, ever changing, ever the same!”
Mark of the Potter has been a staple in Habersham County for over fifty years. That doesn't mean, however, that it hasn't evolved over...
Driver charged with DUI in wreck that seriously injured a Toccoa biker
A motorcyclist was airlifted to the hospital following an accident on Big-A Road in Toccoa.
55-year-old Donald James Johnston was driving a Honda VT1300, attempting...
Officials identify North Georgia couple killed in house explosion; cause still unknown
It could be weeks before fire investigators know what caused a house to explode Sunday in Blairsville, killing two people.
The State Fire Marshal's Office...
Weekend fire destroys Tray Mountain home
Officials still don't know what caused a fire that burned a house and three acres of forest land in White County over the weekend.
The...
Kemp removes most remaining COVID-19 restrictions
Governor Brian Kemp today signed a new executive order that effectively lifts the state’s remaining COVID-19 restrictions.
Executive Order 04.30.21.01 goes into effect May 1...
Covington man charged in connection with murder of Rossana Delgado
Authorities have arrested a Covington man in connection with the investigation into the murder of Rossana Delgado. Calvin Harvard, age 28, is charged with...
Man sentenced for double vehicular homicide in Rabun County
A Rabun County Superior Court Judge today sentenced a Norcross man to 15 years in prison for killing two women in an automobile crash...
Mt. Airy woman among six killed in fiery I-985 crash
A memorial service was held today for a Habersham County woman who died in a van crash on Interstate 985 in Gwinnett County.
Kristie Whitfield...
Georgetown study suggests Georgia should take Medicaid expansion deal
(GA Recorder) — According to a new report, the cashier checking you out at the local grocery store, the person cleaning your home, or...
Habersham Central ranks among U.S. News & World Report’s 2021 Best High Schools
U.S. News & World Report’s 2021 Best High Schools rankings were published this week, and Habersham Central is among the schools recognized. Public schools...
NGTC appoints new vice president of economic development
North Georgia Technical College has named Leslie McFarlin as the school's new vice president of economic development.
McFarlin, of Carnesville, has served as dean of academic...