Jury awards $615K to former Piedmont professor in wrongful termination case
A jury has ruled in favor of former Piedmont College biology professor Dr. Robert Wainberg, awarding him $615,000 in his wrongful termination case against...
Two found dead in Stephens County home; investigation underway
The GBI crime lab will conduct an autopsy after two people were found dead inside a residence on Rose Lane in Stephens County Wednesday...
‘Congress must choose’: Epstein survivors demand vote to release case files
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — As survivors of abuse inflicted by the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein pleaded on Capitol Hill Wednesday for the release...
$1.4B Powerball jackpot up for grabs after 40 drawings without a winner
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — An estimated $1.4 billion lottery jackpot will be up for grabs Wednesday night thanks to dozens of drawings without...
Controversial Iron Triangle revamp gets the green light
A controversial change to the layout of a commercial property in East Athens was approved by the Athens-Clarke County Mayor and Commission Tuesday night.
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Demorest’s proposed plan to cut City Hall oaks sparks public outcry
Demorest’s plan to cut down two large oak trees at City Hall to make way for a parking lot has sparked an emotional debate,...
White County launches FLOST website ahead of November vote
White County has launched a new website designed to educate voters about the proposed Floating Local Option Sales Tax (FLOST), which will appear on...
Judge reverses Trump administration’s cuts of billions of dollars to Harvard University
BOSTON (AP) — A federal judge in Boston on Wednesday ordered the Trump administration to reverse its cuts of more than $2.6 billion in...
Cornelia millage rate remains steady
During Monday’s regular September meeting, the Cornelia City Commission tackled the existential question, “What is a tax increase?”
Last week, the city issued a notice...
Man killed in fiery Banks County crash
A man died Sunday evening after his vehicle struck a tree and caught fire in Banks County.
Banks County Fire and Emergency Services responded to...
Unauthorized use of emergency lights leads to arrest of Tennessee man
A Tennessee man faces multiple charges after Habersham County deputies say he drove through the area late Monday night using unauthorized emergency lights.
According to...
Baby found in South Columbus dumpster
A newborn baby boy was discovered in a dumpster behind the Budgetel on Victory Drive late Tuesday afternoon. The baby was taken to Piedmont...