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Funeral set for former Cleveland Police Chief John Foster

Funeral arrangements have been announced for a local, longtime public servant. Former Cleveland Police Chief John Foster will be laid to rest on Wednesday,...

US Supreme Court allows Trump to carry out plan to dismantle Education Department for...

WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday allowed the Trump administration, for now, to proceed with mass layoffs and a plan...

Driver charged in fatal North Hall wreck that killed Gainesville woman

A Baldwin man faces multiple charges, including first-degree vehicular homicide, following a deadly crash in North Hall County on Friday, July 11. The Hall County...

New ACC Gov County Manager faces lawsuits in Virginia

Athens' new county manager, set to be approved Tuesday, has been called out in two lawsuits for events pertaining to his previous job. The finalist...

Trump threatens Russia with tariffs and boosts US weapons for Ukraine

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Monday threatened Russia with steep tariffs and announced a rejuvenated pipeline for American weapons to reach Ukraine,...
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Athens man charged with vehicular homicide in fatal weekend crash

A motorcyclist died in a crash early Sunday in downtown Athens, and police have charged the other driver involved. Athens-Clarke County officers responded to the...

‘Operation Southern Slow Down’ kicks off across Georgia and Southeast

Law enforcement officers across Georgia and four neighboring states are teaming up to crack down on speeding and aggressive driving. Operation Southern Slow Down...

Young bear rescued after wandering with pretzel container stuck on head

Georgia wildlife officials responded to more than a dozen calls last weekend about an unusual bear sighting—one involving a plastic pretzel container and a...

Nine deaths in fire at Massachusetts assisted living facility

FALL RIVER, Mass. (AP) — Nine people have died in a fire at an assisted living facility in Massachusetts, where people were hanging out...

Democratic PSC candidates Q&A: Election day is July 15

Democratic Georgia Public Service Commission candidate Peter Hubbard calls the state regulatory board he wants to serve on "the best kept secret in the...

Trump to meet NATO secretary-general as plan takes shape for Ukraine weapons sales

BRIDGEWATER, N.J. (AP) — NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte is set to meet President Donald Trump this week on the heels of the U.S. leader...

Sheriff to address jail deaths, medical emergencies in Athens press conference

ATHENS, GA — Clarke County Sheriff John Q. Williams will hold a press conference on Monday, July 14, to address recent medical emergencies and...