Gas prices spike across U.S. amid Iran war
WASHINGTON (States News) — Americans are paying more for gas Monday as the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran chokes off a significant route for roughly...
Will Philmon Lee move on in American Idol competition?
Local fans will be tuned in tonight to watch Lagrange, Georgia's favorite son, Philmon Lee, and his possible rise to stardom. The American Idol...
Community policing unit named First Friday Heroes
Piedmont Columbus Regional has named the Columbus Police Department’s Community Policing Unit the organization’s First Friday Heroes for the month of March.
Lt. Joey Weatherford, Sgt. Katina...
Baldwin police seek public’s help identifying suspects in fraudulent check case
BALDWIN, Ga. — Baldwin police are asking for the public’s help identifying three individuals connected to a fraudulent check incident at a local business.
According...
Demorest weighs pension changes but delays decision
DEMOREST, Ga. — The Demorest City Council discussed possible changes to the city’s employee pension plan Tuesday night but ultimately tabled the issue while...
New center in Columbus adds needed beds to state’s forensic mental health system
(GPB News) - Georgia’s network of support services for people with severe mental health issues recently got a new addition.
Thirty new units at West...
Election bills face headwinds in the Georgia Senate on Crossover Day
ATLANTA (Georgia Recorder) — Lawmakers had high hopes for this session’s election policy, introducing bills on everything from campaign finance to an overhaul of...
North Georgia Tech to open Ivester Center, host annual 1943 Gala
CLARKESVILLE, Ga. — North Georgia Technical College will celebrate the completion of its newest campus facility in April with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and its...
Justice Department and Live Nation reach settlement over illegal monopoly case
WASHINGTON (AP) — Justice Department lawyers announced Monday that they'd reached a settlement in their antitrust lawsuit against Ticketmaster and its parent company, Live...
Proposal to rein in future local property tax increases clears the House
ATLANTA (Georgia Recorder) — House lawmakers passed a scaled-back version of a property tax relief plan Friday after a more sweeping overhaul failed earlier...
Dean of the Georgia Senate announces retirement
There is a reason Ed Harbison is called the Dean of the Georgia State Senate. He has served in that capacity for 33 years,...
GoFundMe for family of teacher killed in prank raises over $100K
GAINESVILLE, Ga. — A fundraiser to support the family of North Hall High School teacher and coach Jason Hughes has raised more than $106,000...