Tech company CEO resigns after controversy over video captured at Coldplay concert
The IT company CEO captured in a widely circulated video showing him embracing an employee at a Coldplay concert has resigned.
Andy Byron resigned from...
Cleveland plans to keep current property tax rate, state law triggers hearings
The City of Cleveland plans to keep its current property tax rate of 5.056 mills, which officials say is necessary to maintain services for...
Lt. Gov. Burt Jones forms Senate committee to explore eliminating state income tax
Lt. Gov. Burt Jones has announced the creation of a state Senate committee that will consider eliminating Georgia’s income tax.
Jones, who presides over the...
Trump administration seeks release of Epstein grand jury records but not Justice Department files
WASHINGTON (AP) — Under intense pressure from President Donald Trump's own supporters, his administration on Friday asked a federal court to unseal secret documents...
Derek Dooley moves closer to U.S. Senate run in Georgia
Former football coach Derek Dooley is taking steps to run for the Georgia U.S. Senate seat held by Democrat Jon Ossoff. The AJC reports...
Georgia’s congressional, Senate candidates are off to fast start with 2026 campaign fundraising
(Georgia Recorder) — The 2026 election is still over a year away, but candidates across the Peach State are already hard at work, seeking...
Traffic stop leads to drug trafficking arrest in Stephens County
A woman is behind bars in Stephens County after deputies say she was caught with crack cocaine, fentanyl, and other drugs during a traffic...
3 arrested on felony drug charges in Habersham County
Three people face felony drug charges in Habersham County following two separate investigations by the Habersham County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division and the Appalachian...
Toccoa man arrested weeks after domestic violence incident
A Toccoa man wanted for assault and child cruelty was arrested Wednesday night during a traffic stop.
According to the Stephens County Sheriff's Office, 35-year-old...
Some frozen federal funds for schools released to states by Trump administration
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — President Donald Trump’s administration confirmed Friday that it’s releasing funds that support before- and after-school programs as well as summer...
Commentary: Hunger demands not only empathy, but action
As the President and CEO of the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia, one of my favorite quotes comes from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s...
Toccoa man arrested in string of campus thefts at Toccoa Falls College
A Toccoa man is behind bars after deputies linked him to a string of thefts at Toccoa Falls College. The Stephens County Sheriff’s Office...