Athens commission calls for moratorium on data centers after potential hyperscale project denied
Data centers—facilities where up to thousands of computers store digital information—are popping up all over Georgia. Communities are also organizing to stop them. This...
One stopgap after another: Shutdown puts Congress on the verge of failed spending process
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — On day 21 of the federal government shutdown, the political tensions and policy differences that contributed to it appeared likely...
Trump seeks reimbursement for past federal investigations into his conduct
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the federal government owes him "a lot of money” for prior Justice Department investigations into...
Habersham commissioners extend housing moratorium
CLARKESVILLE — The Habersham County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Monday to extend its temporary moratorium on new residential developments through Feb. 17, 2026,...
Stephens County mourns loss of beloved bloodhound deputy
TOCCOA, Ga. — The Stephens County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of one of its beloved K-9 deputies. Champ, a 4-year-old bloodhound, died...
Will Georgia join GOP exodus from voter accuracy group?
(Georgia Recorder) — Georgia election officials credit an embattled voter accuracy organization with helping them identify over 180,000 voters who have moved out of...
Habersham honors longtime road department employee Sharon Roach upon retirement
CLARKESVILLE — After 25 years of service maintaining Habersham County’s roads and infrastructure, Sharon Roach was honored Monday night for her dedication and professionalism...
Alto to hold final public hearing on proposed millage rate increase Tuesday
ALTO — The Alto Town Council will hold its third and final public hearing Tuesday on a proposed increase to the town’s 2025 millage...
Trump confirms talks with Putin on Ukraine war are off for now
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Tuesday his plan for a swift meeting with Russian leader Vladimir Putin was on hold because he...
Muscogee County Sheriff’s office awarded thousands for DUI enforcement
The Governor's Office of Highway Safety has announced that the Muscogee County Sheriff's Office is one of 26 law enforcement agencies in Georgia to...
Ukraine and EU leaders accuse Putin of stalling and reject land concessions for peace
Ukraine’s president and European leaders on Tuesday accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of stalling for time in diplomatic efforts to bring his invasion of...
French culture minister says Louvre security worked during jewel heist
PARIS (AP) — France's culture minister said Tuesday that the security apparatus installed at the Louvre worked properly during a dramatic weekend heist in...