Clarkesville adjusts property tax structure to align with surrounding municipalities
by The Clarkesville City Council has voted to change how the city calculates taxes. Taxpayers will now pay more on a smaller percentage of their property’s …
Gov. Kemp: Special tax refund checks begin issuing this week
On Monday, Governor Brian Kemp and the Georgia Department of Revenue announced that the state will begin issuing one-time, special tax refunds this week. This …
Rubio in talks for return of wrongly deported man, in flip for Trump administration
WASHINGTON ( Georgia Recorder ) — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is personally working to facilitate the return of a man wrongly deported to …
Man rescued after falling into 75-foot well in North Habersham
Emergency crews from multiple counties pulled off a dramatic and successful rescue Sunday evening after a man fell into a 75-foot well in northern Habersham …
Homeland Security’s list of ‘sanctuary cities’ pulled down after sheriffs object
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — The U.S. Department of Homeland Security over the weekend took down a public list of cities and jurisdictions that the Trump …
Elon Musk fumes tax and spending bill is a ‘disgusting abomination’; GOP senators shrug
WASHINGTON ( States Newsroom ) — Billionaire and former Trump administration official Elon Musk published a flurry of social media posts Tuesday slamming the “big, …
Helen balloon race floats off on Thursday
Beginning at 7 a.m. on Thursday, June 5, 25 balloons are scheduled to enter the skyline around Helen, Georgia. Weather permitting, their ascension will mark …
White County library building project moves forward
The White County Board of Commissioners has expressed a desire to proceed with the construction of a new public library. On Monday, the board agreed …
Trump doubles tariffs on steel and aluminum
WASHINGTON ( States Newsroom ) — President Donald Trump signed a directive Tuesday doubling tariffs on steel and aluminum, marking another escalation in his on-and-off …
Hot cooking oil sparks house fire in Demorest
Emergency crews responded to a residential fire on Cap Fry Road Monday afternoon, June 2, at approximately 3:48 p.m. Heavy smoke was seen coming from …