Athens Police detain suspects after gunshot reported near courthouse
ATHENS — The Athens-Clarke County Police Department (ACCPD) detained several suspects Wednesday morning following a report of a gunshot fired near the city's courthouse.
The...
Cornelia holds millage rate steady, approves 2026 budget
CORNELIA — The Cornelia City Commission voted unanimously Tuesday to keep its 2026 millage rate at 9.5 mills during its regular October meeting.
While the...
Last of 10 New Orleans jail escapees from May captured under a house in...
ATLANTA (AP) — A monthslong search for the only Louisiana inmate still on the run after an audacious May jailbreak ended Wednesday when authorities...
Harris County inmate back in custody after walking off work detail
A Harris County inmate is back in custody after walking off his work detail according to their investigations division. In a Facebook post the...
Authorities charge man with sparking deadly January wildfire that leveled LA neighborhoods
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A 29-year-old man has been charged with sparking California’s deadly Palisades Fire, one of the most destructive wildfires in its...
Dolly Parton responds to concerns about her health: ‘I’m not dying’
NEW YORK (AP) — Dolly Parton “ain't dead yet,” the country superstar said on social media Wednesday following public speculation about her health.
“There are...
Former FBI Director Comey pleads not guilty to criminal charges demanded by Trump
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (States Newsroom) — Former FBI Director James Comey pleaded not guilty to two felony charges Wednesday in federal court in Virginia, in...
White County commissioners explore financing options for new county library
The White County Board of Commissioners is searching out different options to finance the construction of a new county public library.
The commissioners had hoped...
Cornelia, Scouts and Kiwanis join forces to restore historic scout hut
CORNELIA — Nearly a century after Boy Scout Troop 24 was founded, the City of Cornelia has pledged its support to help restore the...
Government shutdown affecting construction of Cleveland’s new wastewater treatment facility
The government funding stalemate and the resulting government shutdown have hit home in Cleveland.
City Manager Kevin Harris told the city council earlier this week...
Ossoff raises another $12 million as he fights for reelection in closely watched 2026...
(Georgia Recorder) — U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff is boasting a major fundraising haul as he heads into 2026 and the election that will determine...
Suspect in custody for Brookstone home invasion murder
The suspect wanted for a shocking home invasion in a Brookstone subdivision is now in the Muscogee County Jail. Police announced on Tuesday, October...