Russian foreign minister to visit North Korea this week in latest sign of expanding...
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will travel to North Korea for a three-day visit beginning Friday in the latest...
USDA chief outlines plan to block China from U.S. farmland ownership
(States Newsroom) — President Donald Trump’s administration will pursue a ban on Chinese ownership of U.S. farmland as part of an effort to strengthen...
Veterans Affairs backs away from large-scale layoffs but still plans to shrink workforce
(Georgia Recorder) — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has abandoned plans for mass layoffs but still anticipates the exit of 30,000 employees by...
Lt. Gov. Burt Jones officially enters Georgia governor’s race
ATLANTA — Lt. Gov. Burt Jones launched his long-anticipated campaign for Georgia governor on Tuesday, setting up a potentially fierce 2026 Republican primary battle...
Judge orders mental evaluation for Venezuelan man convicted of killing Laken Riley
ATLANTA (AP) — A judge has ordered a mental evaluation of the Venezuelan man convicted of killing Georgia nursing student Laken Riley.
A judge in...
Clarkesville finalizing U.S. Army contract for work at Camp Merrill, Fort Benning
An intergovernmental agreement with the U.S. Army was discussed during Clarkesville's city council work session on Monday, June 7.
City Manager Keith Dickerson said that...
GBI investigating inmate death at Athens-Clarke County Jail
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has been called in to investigate the death of an inmate at the Athens-Clarke County Jail.
According to the Clarke...
Inmates treated for suspected drug overdoses
Two inmates at the Athens-Clarke County Jail were hospitalized Tuesday evening after suspected drug overdoses in separate incidents less than 30 minutes apart. Deputies...
More than 160 people are still missing after deadly floods, Texas governor says
HUNT, Texas (AP) — More than 160 people are still believed to be missing in Texas days after flash floods killed over 100 people...
Driver cited after crash with Hall County fire engine
An 83-year-old Hoschton man was cited for failure to yield after a crash involving a Hall County fire engine Tuesday morning.
The collision happened around...
Clarkesville police officer honored for heroism
A Clarkesville police officer is being hailed a hero for his actions during a life-threatening incident that authorities say stopped an ambush on fellow...
Get ready to pass through US airport security checkpoints with your shoes on your...
For the first time in almost 20 years, travelers may no longer be required to take off their shoes during security screenings at U.S....