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Advocates say $20 million fine a first step toward enforcement of Georgia mental health...

(Georgia Recorder) — Mental health advocates gathered at the state Capitol in Atlanta to urge Georgia Insurance Commissioner John King to step up enforcement...

Athens mayor and commission to discuss clawing back $5 million from nonprofits

The Athens-Clarke County Mayor and Commission are set to discuss on Tuesday whether to take back nearly $5 million in COVID-era grants that have...

Hurricane Erin’s massive waves threaten to isolate North Carolina’s Outer Banks

There's a popular T-shirt on Hatteras Island on the North Carolina Outer Banks that says: “One road on. One road off (sometimes)” — poking...

Democrats get police escorts to prevent a new redistricting walkout as California moves to...

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Democrats who ended a walkout found themselves shadowed by law enforcement officers to keep them from repeating the protest...

FWS Bakery readies Clarkesville location for sourdough, world of treats

In a matter of weeks, Clarkesville tummies and noses will be tempted by the popular European-style bakery—Flour, Water, Salt, also called FWS. The bakery...

Trump begins planning for Putin-Zelenskyy meeting while affirming US help with security guarantees

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Monday he's begun arrangements for a face-to-face meeting between Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss a...

Georgia professors to post syllabuses publicly online

Some University System of Georgia professors will now have to post their syllabuses online, starting this semester. Professor Matthew Boedy is an English Professor at...

Four GOP states send nearly 1,000 National Guard to D.C. for Trump crackdown

WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — Four Republican governors are sending nearly 1,000 National Guard members to the District of Columbia after President Donald Trump last...

Qualifying underway for Cleveland City Council seats

Qualifying begins today, Monday, August 16, for two seats on the Cleveland City Council. The city will be conducting a general election on Tuesday,...

Georgia lawmakers weigh need-based college aid as Senate panel begins work

A new state Senate study committee convenes Monday to explore additional ways to fund college tuition in Georgia, potentially reshaping how higher education is...

Friends and family celebrate Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter at ‘Forever’ stamp unveiling in Plains

On Saturday, the Jimmy Carter National Historical Park in Plains, Ga. hosted the US Postal Service for the reveal of the President Jimmy Carter...

‘Northeast Georgia residents deserve a change’

I was heartened to read Now Habersham’s account of Democrat Nick Alex’s challenge to incumbent  Rep. Andrew Clyde for the 9th District seat in...