Habersham County school bus overturns, no students on board
DEMOREST, Ga. — A Habersham County school bus overturned Friday afternoon after the driver swerved to avoid hitting a vehicle that stopped to turn,...
Alleged CSU predator was free for less than 24 hours before brutal assault
A man wanted for the assault and rape of a Columbus State University student is now in custody. According to jail records, Hosni Batebawia...
Hundreds of thousands of federal employees face furloughs under Trump shutdown plans
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — The Trump administration began posting plans over the weekend that detail how hundreds of thousands of federal workers will be...
Baldwin council to hold second hearing on millage rate increase
BALDWIN, Ga. — The Baldwin City Council will hold its second of three required public hearings on a proposed 2025 millage rate increase during...
Residents advised of temporary low water pressure during hydrant replacement
DEMOREST — Some Demorest water customers should expect low water pressure on Monday afternoon, as crews work to replace a fire hydrant.
The city issued...
State Rep. Ruwa Romman joins Georgia governor’s race
(Georgia Recorder) — At least one more Democrat is jumping into the race to be Georgia’s next governor.
State Rep. Ruwa Romman, a public policy...
Boil water advisory issued in Cleveland after water main break
CLEVELAND, Ga. — The boil water advisory issued last week for parts of Cleveland has been lifted. The advisory was issued on September 26...
Toddler struck, killed by vehicle in Gainesville
GAINESVILLE, Ga. — Authorities are investigating an accident that claimed the life of an 18-month-old child late Sunday morning.
Emergency crews were called to a...
Gunman in truck smashes into Michigan church and opens fire, killing at least 4...
GRAND BLANC TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — At least four people were killed and eight injured when a gunman in a pickup truck smashed through...
Netanyahu says Israel working on ceasefire plan on eve of Trump meeting. Gaza death...
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — On the eve of meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that Israel...
Tallulah Falls holds first tax hearing, more set for October
TALLULAH FALLS, Ga. — The Town of Tallulah Falls has taken the first step toward adopting a new millage rate that will raise property...
Pedestrian struck and killed on Manchester Expressway
A pedestrian was struck and killed on Manchester Expressway in Columbus late Saturday, September 27, 2025. The incident occurred at approximately 10:30 pm near...