Carr sues Jones over campaign financing in Georgia governor’s race
by Atlanta (AP) On Thursday, a prominent Republican candidate for Georgia governor filed a lawsuit against the other front-runner, contesting the legitimacy of the opponent’s campaign …
Senior Center needs volunteers to support meals on wheels, transportation
Seniors depend on the Habersham County Senior Center every day for social support and basic necessities. Leaders say that finding enough volunteers to meet the …
Advocates say $20 million fine a first step toward enforcement of Georgia mental health parity law
(Recorder of Georgia) A few days after King’s office declared it would fine health insurance firms $20 million for noncompliance, mental health advocates convened in …
Local high school Teams of the Week
Now Habersham and BLITZ Sports are honoring Northeast Georgia region Teams of the Week for each full week of athletics during the academic year. The …
Athens mayor and commission to discuss clawing back $5 million from nonprofits
On Tuesday, the Athens-Clarke County Mayor and Commission will debate whether to reclaim roughly $5 million in awards from the COVID era that have already …
Hurricane Erin’s massive waves threaten to isolate North Carolina’s Outer Banks
On Hatteras Island in the Outer Banks of North Carolina, there is a well-known T-shirt that reads: One road on. One road off (sometimes) makes …
Car strikes utility line, leaves dozens temporarily without power
In the Skyline area, a car damaged a utility wire Tuesday morning, momentarily cutting out electricity to dozens of people. According to San Diego Gas …
Habersham commission narrowly adopts millage rate
On Monday, the Habersham County commissioners adopted the 2025 county millage rate by a vote of 3 to 2. The general fund, hospital bond, and …
California ranked as America’s ‘most fun’ state, beating Florida and Nevada
California is the most enjoyable state in America, easily surpassing Florida and Nevada, which came in second and third, according to a new national rating …
Menendez brothers gearing up to make case for parole this week
Beginning Thursday, the Menendez brothers will present their parole applications, which would be the closest they have been to being released from jail since their …