White County Commission votes to move forward with new library construction
The White County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Monday evening to push forward on plans to build a new public library in the county.
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US Senate in bipartisan vote rejects Trump tariffs on Brazil as coffee prices spike
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — Five Republican U.S. senators joined Democrats Tuesday to terminate President Donald Trump’s national emergency that triggered steep tariffs on goods...
Democratic AGs, governors sue Trump over SNAP benefits as shutdown hits day 28
(States Newsroom) — A coalition of Democratic state officials sued the Trump administration Tuesday, asking a federal judge to force the release of food...
US Senate again rejects bill ending shutdown, as air traffic controllers miss paychecks
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — The U.S. Senate Tuesday failed for the 13th time to advance a stopgap spending bill that would fund the government...
Georgia panel raises state park fees with additional price hikes in the works
(Georgia Recorder) — The Georgia Board of Natural Resources has voted in favor of a plan to increase parking pass rates at state parks,...
Stephens County man convicted in fatal stabbing of Toccoa woman
TOCCOA, Ga. — A Stephens County jury has convicted 37-year-old Corey Lydell Bryant of murder and multiple related charges in the stabbing death of...
Habersham Chamber begins search for new president after Van Doornum’s abrupt departure
CORNELIA, Ga. — The Habersham County Chamber of Commerce has officially begun its search for a new president following the recent resignation of Ellie...
Trump claims immunity, seeks to erase felon status with appeal in NY court
(States Newsroom) — President Donald Trump sought to remove his status as the only felon to be elected president by appealing his conviction on...
Campbell Street in Cleveland to be closed Nov. 3 for utility work
CLEVELAND, Ga. — The City of Cleveland has postponed utility work that was expected to close Campbell Street this week. The project, originally planned...
Atlanta-based UPS cuts 48,000 jobs in the year to date as its turnaround continues
United Parcel Service posted third-quarter results that handily beat Wall Street's expectations and gave details about its turnaround efforts, including approximately 48,000 job cuts.
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Pressure builds on Congress to end the shutdown, but a quick breakthrough appears unlikely
WASHINGTON (AP) — The pressure to end the second-longest federal government shutdown is gaining new urgency this week as millions of Americans face the...
Alto council to finalize millage rate tonight
ALTO, Ga. — After weeks of debate and three required public hearings, the Alto Town Council is scheduled to meet tonight, Oct. 28, at...