El Salvador opens path for its president to stay in power indefinitely. Why critics...
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador (AP) — El Salvador's Legislative Assembly pushed through a constitutional reform overnight eliminating presidential term limits, fueling concerns on Friday...
Trump removes official overseeing jobs data after dismal employment report
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Friday removed the head of the agency that produces the monthly jobs figures after a report showed...
New UNG building honors Ralston’s vision for North Georgia students
The University of North Georgia (UNG) officially opened its newest facility, David E. Ralston Hall, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on July 30 at the...
Corporation for Public Broadcasting to close its doors after loss of funding
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — The Corporation for Public Broadcasting announced Friday that it will be shutting down.
The announcement came just one day after a...
Demorest lifts Boil Water Advisory after water main break
The City of Demorest has lifted the Boil Water Advisory issued on July 31 after a water main break around Smiley Road.
The advisory impacted...
Trump’s big proposed cuts to health and education spending rebuffed by US Senate panel
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — The U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations Thursday largely rejected Trump administration proposals to slash funding for education programs, medical research...
100-year-old Saye building demolished
Demolition of the historic Saye building is underway, bringing a years-long legal battle between the Athens-Clarke County Government and Athens First United Methodist Church...
Cobb County official accused of destroying documents after receiving public records request
(Georgia Recorder) — Cobb County Superior Court’s clerk has been charged with two counts of destruction of public records and two counts of violation...
Athens GOP state lawmaker announces congressional bid for Northeast Georgia seat
Could Georgia send Houston to Washington?
State Rep. Houston Gaines, an Athens Republican, announced a bid for Congress Thursday, aiming to replace Congressman Mike Collins,...
Trump signs order imposing new tariffs on a number of trading partners that go...
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order that set new tariffs on a wide swath of U.S. trading partners...
Firefighter overcome by heat while battling house fire
A White County firefighter was hospitalized early Thursday after suffering heat-related symptoms while battling a blaze west of Cleveland.
The fire broke out around 12:47...
SORBA pursuing grants to add more biking trails at Yonah Preserve
The very popular biking and walking trails at Yonah Preserve, north of Cleveland, could see some additional areas for people to enjoy.
Clark Neal with...