Georgia fines former First Liberty principal as part of alleged $140 million Ponzi investigation
(Georgia Recorder) — The Secretary of State’s Office has ordered a former principal of the now-defunct lending firm First Liberty Building and Loan to...
Former Prince Andrew arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office
LONDON (AP) — Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the former British prince who was stripped of his royal titles because of his links to convicted sex offender...
Testimony continues in trial of Apalachee High shooting suspect’s father, Colin Gray
Day three in the Colin Gray trial saw more testimony from law enforcement members who on the scene the day of the September 2024...
Mark Zuckerberg quizzed on kids’ Instagram use in social media trial
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mark Zuckerberg and opposing lawyers dueled in a Los Angeles courtroom on Wednesday, where the Meta CEO answered questions about...
Baldwin to proceed with annexation hearing despite county objection
BALDWIN, Ga. — The Baldwin City Council will move forward with a scheduled public hearing on the proposed Cook Construction annexation despite a formal...
Shots fired at Toccoa home; one detained
TOCCOA, Ga. - Stephens County Sheriff’s Office deputies received a report of shots fired and a fight at a residence on Skyline Drive just...
Clarkesville names City Clerk Julie Poole interim city manager as Dickerson retires
CLARKESVILLE, Ga. — Clarkesville City Clerk Julie Poole will serve as the city’s interim city manager following the retirement of City Manager Keith Dickerson.
Poole...
Weekly gathering underscores freedom of expression in Clarkesville
CLARKESVILLE, Ga. — Each Thursday afternoon, a small group of residents gathers near the gazebo on the Clarkesville square, holding signs and quietly voicing...
Data center location to be determined
Columbus is poised to experience significant economic growth following the announcement of a major new state of the art corporate data center campus that...
Georgia organizations issue public statement on marijuana impacts
 A coalition of medical, public safety, prevention, treatment and recovery organizations, faith-based groups, and community organizations has issued a public statement outlining evidence-based concerns...
Hall County warns of scammers posing as FBI, FDIC officials
GAINESVILLE, Ga. — Investigators with the Hall County Sheriff’s Office are warning residents about scammers posing as federal investigators in an effort to steal...
Baldwin council approves FLOCK cameras, financial consulting contract
BALDWIN, Ga. — The Baldwin City Council approved five license plate reader cameras and authorized a financial consulting contract Tuesday night, while also hearing...