Trump urges voters to press for US Senate GOP mega-bill after setback on Medicaid...
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — President Donald Trump on Thursday told his supporters to call members of Congress and lobby them to support the “big,...
Morning fire displaces three in Hall County; cause under investigation
A fire broke out early Saturday morning at a home on Saddlehorse Drive, displacing three people and prompting a swift response from Hall County...
Athens to celebrate Independence Day early with Star Spangled Classic June 28
Athens is gearing up to celebrate America’s 249th Independence Day a few days early with its annual Star Spangled Classic on Saturday, June 28....
GOP mega-bill stuck in US Senate as disputes grow over hospitals and more
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — U.S. Senate Republicans appeared deeply divided Wednesday over how to establish a fund for rural hospitals to offset the budget...
Severe storms bring strong winds and hail to North Georgia
It feels like we can't go more than a week or two without a round of severe storms, with the latest one coming on...
Unidentified body found in vehicle near Epps Bridge Parkway
Investigators have yet to identify the body of a man found in a vehicle parked near Epps Bridge Parkway and the Athens Perimeter.
Oconee County...
$1,000 ‘Trump Accounts’ for babies skewed toward the wealthy, critics say
WASHINGTON — Tucked in the “one big beautiful bill” is a proposal for tax-advantaged “Trump Accounts,” each seeded with $1,000 from the government for...
White County residents pack Joint Comprehensive Plan meeting
White County citizens packed the board meeting room of the White County Administration Building Tuesday evening to hear more about the development of a...
US default could hit during Congress’ summer recess, think tank predicts
(Georgia Recorder) — The United States could default between Aug. 15 and Oct. 3 if Congress doesn’t act to raise or suspend the debt...
Two injured in White County crash at busy intersection
WHITE COUNTY, Ga. – Two people were hospitalized Wednesday afternoon following a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Highway 254, Post Road, and Webster...
Seven Georgians indicted in Athens for massive meth/fentanyl operation on the dark web
Seven Georgians have been indicted in federal court in Athens for allegedly conspiring to ship thousands of parcels containing fentanyl and methamphetamine across the...
Busy Cornelia intersection reopens after gas leak contained
A busy intersection along one of Cornelia's major thoroughfares was shut down for nearly two hours this morning due to a gas leak.
Authorities closed...