Baldwin Fire Department promotes two new lieutenants
BALDWIN — During a special ceremony before the Baldwin City Council on Tuesday night, Interim Fire Chief Ross Jackson pinned the department’s two newest...
Thursday departure announced for Korean workers detained in immigration raid after flight canceled
ATLANTA (AP) — After the detention of more than 300 South Korean workers in an immigration raid at a Georgia battery plant last week,...
Kemp orders flags lowered as political leaders, public react to Charlie Kirk’s death
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has ordered flags lowered to half-staff on all state buildings and grounds through Sunday to honor conservative activist Charlie Kirk....
Baldwin Council hears pushback on millage rate hike at first public hearing
BALDWIN — The Baldwin City Council held a contentious first public hearing on a proposed millage rate increase during its regular meeting Sept. 9.
During...
GSP identifies driver killed in I-85 tractor-trailer crash
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ga. - The Georgia State Patrol has released the name of the driver killed in a tractor-trailer crash on I-85 in Franklin...
ACC Planning Commission recommends denial for greenbelt rezone
The Athens-Clarke County Planning Commission unanimously recommended the denial of a rezoning proposal that would turn agricultural property into an industrial area north of...
US Senate votes down measure to force release of Epstein files
WASHINGTON (State Newsroom) — U.S. Senate Republicans on Wednesday stopped a Democratic amendment to the annual defense authorization bill that would have compelled the...
Columbus Longhorn server charged with Fraud and Theft
A local restaurant server is facing multiple charges after a Columbus Police investigation into alleged fraud and theft. Over the past several weeks, police...
Global War on Terrorism Memorial attracts hundreds for 9/11 ceremony
The National Infantry Museum hosted hundreds of Gold Star families for the rededication ceremony of the Global War on Terrorism Memorial. The museum hosts...
Third rabies case confirmed in Habersham this year
Habersham County Animal Care and Control (HCACC) has confirmed the county’s third positive rabies case of the year.
The case stems from a September 5...
Potbelly is being acquired by RaceTrac for $566 million
Sandwich maker Potbelly is being acquired by the gas station and convenience store chain RaceTrac for $566 million.
Potbelly, which was founded in Chicago in...
Jason Esteves resigns from Georgia Senate to focus on campaign for governor
ATLANTA (AP) — Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jason Esteves of Atlanta resigned from his Georgia state Senate seat Wednesday, the first of many candidates who...