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Athens-Clarke County Library solar trackers are a small step towards a 100% renewable energy...

The Athens-Clarke County Library is bringing the county closer to a 100% renewable energy commitment with the addition of seven solar trackers. As of May...

Furor over Epstein files sparks clash between Bondi and Bongino at the Justice Department

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department and FBI are struggling to contain the fallout from this week's decision to withhold records from the Jeffrey...

Homeless encampment discovered outside Cornelia, three issued trespass warnings

The Habersham County Sheriff’s Office Code Enforcement Division responded Thursday to a complaint of a homeless encampment on private property just outside the city...

Trump announces 30% tariffs against EU, Mexico to begin August 1

BRIDGEWATER, New Jersey (AP) — President Donald Trump on Saturday announced he's levying tariffs of 30% against the European Union and Mexico. Trump announced the...

Georgia Republican apologizes for $140M Ponzi scheme as judge freezes assets

ATLANTA (AP) — A prominent Georgia Republican accused of running a $140 million Ponzi scheme publicly apologized on Friday as a federal judge ordered...

Trump tours Texas flood sites and defends officials as questions mount about response

KERRVILLE, Texas (AP) — President Donald Trump on Friday toured the devastation from catastrophic flooding in Texas and lauded state and local officials, even...

State Department lays off over 1,300 employees under Trump administration plan

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. State Department fired more than 1,300 employees Friday in line with a dramatic reorganization plan from the Trump administration...

Cleveland DDA updated on plans for the downtown area

The Cleveland Downtown Development Authority is reviewing projects that are expected to enhance the downtown area. The authority was reactivated in 2021 and has...

New national school voucher program included in ‘big, beautiful’ law, with no cap on...

WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — A national private school voucher program is now law, though the school choice initiative comes with a huge caveat. States...

Raffensperger launches largest voter list cleanup in eight years

ATLANTA — Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger has announced the start of a major voter list maintenance effort, with cancellation notices being mailed...

Walgreens shareholders approve $10 billion private equity buyout

Shareholders of Walgreens Boots Alliance overwhelmingly approved the drugstore chain's $10 billion acquisition by private equity firm Sycamore. It is a rough era for national...

Acting TMU President addresses White County Rotary

As Truett McConnell University in Cleveland moves forward with an independent investigation concerning recent allegations of sexual abuse and a cover-up, TMU’s Acting President...