Armed man shot and killed after entering secure perimeter of Mar-a-Lago, Secret Service says
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Secret Service announced Sunday that an armed man was shot and killed after entering the secure perimeter of Mar-a-Lago,...
Homeland Security suspends TSA PreCheck and Global Entry airport security programs
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is suspending the TSA PreCheck and Global Entry airport security programs as a partial government...
Former student threatens to shoot up Smith Station High School
On February 20th, 2026, a Lee County School Resource Officer received a call from a staff member at Smith Station High School regarding a...
LaGrange reports major increase in entering auto incidents
The LaGrange Police Department is asking residents to remain alert and proactive in reporting suspicious activity following a recent increase in entering auto incidents...
Dahlonega man jailed for auto thefts in two counties
MARTIN, Ga. — Authorities say a Dahlonega man left a homeless shelter in Athens and stole two vehicles in two counties before deputies caught...
Governors say Trump told them he won’t force immigration enforcement surges on states
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — President Donald Trump told governors Friday during a meeting at the White House he has no plans to surge federal...
Gainesville firefighters honored with Lifesaving Award
Gainesville Fire Department personnel were recognized this week for saving a man’s life following a cardiac arrest call last fall.
Lt. Cody Tucker, Sgt. Ryan...
Trump says he’ll raise tariffs to 15 percent after Supreme Court ruling
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Saturday that he wants a global tariff of 15%, up from 10% he had announced a day...
Ghislaine Maxwell fights release of more Epstein documents, calling disclosure law unconstitutional
NEW YORK (AP) — Lawyers for imprisoned British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell are fighting the requested release of 90,000 pages related to disgraced financier Jeffrey...
Lawmakers push a new mental health hospital as a solution to statewide crisis
The Georgia Senate is requesting a $409 million adjustment to the state budget to build a mental health hospital that would be the first...
White Chamber hosts Pearls of Wisdom brunch
CLEVELAND, Ga. — The White County Chamber of Commerce hosted its third annual “Pearls of Wisdom: Women in Business” event Feb. 13 at Meadows...
Local students present research at UNG psychology event
DAHLONEGA, Ga. — University of North Georgia students are preparing to showcase their work at UNG’s Annual Research Conference on March 20, building on...