Social Security cost-of-living increase announcement delayed by government shutdown
WASHINGTON (AP) — The ongoing government shutdown is delaying the announcement of the annual Social Security cost-of-living adjustment for tens of millions of beneficiaries.
Originally...
Toccoa traffic stop leads to wanted man’s arrest
TOCCOA, Ga. — A malfunctioning brake light led to the arrest of a man wanted on multiple felony charges in Toccoa on Tuesday, police...
Three arrested in Toccoa; two wanted fugitives in custody
TOCCOA, Ga. — Three people, including two wanted fugitives, were arrested Friday evening during separate operations by the Stephens County Sheriff’s Office Crime Suppression...
About 600 CDC workers are expected to be permanently fired after latest round of...
(Georgia Recorder) — Public health experts in Georgia are speaking out against furloughs at the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention they say...
Four killed in Phenix City house fire
Alabama fire investigators are on the scene of a deadly fire in Phenix City where four people died of possible smoke inhalation. Russell County...
Early voting begins for Georgia Public Service Commission and municipal races
(Georgia Recorder) — Grab your ID and get ready to head to the polls: Tuesday marks the first day of early voting for the...
Gainesville man charged in fiery crash that killed family of 8
COMMERCE, Ga. — Eight people were killed Monday afternoon in a fiery six-vehicle crash on Interstate 85 in Jackson County, according to the Georgia...
Baldwin to hold final public hearings and vote on 2025 millage rate Thursday
BALDWIN — The Baldwin City Council will wrap up its series of five public hearings Thursday as it prepares to set the city’s 2025...
Cleveland lifts Boil Water Advisory issued after water main break
CLEVELAND, Ga. — Cleveland has lifted the boil water advisory it issued over the weekend for some city water customers on the southwest side...
Instagram says it’s safeguarding teens by limiting them to PG-13 content
Teenagers on Instagram will be restricted to seeing PG-13 content by default and won't be able to change their settings without a parent's permission,...
Nutrition program for women, infants and children to stay afloat through end of month
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture is infusing $300 million into a key federal nutrition program to keep it running through...
Isaiah Hugley comes out swinging in campaign kickoff for mayor
Former City Manager Isaiah Hugley officially kicked off his campaign for mayor in front of a rowdy crowd of local dignitaries. Past and present...