Atlanta City Council members block controversial skybridge for new Georgia legislative building
(Georgia Recorder) — The state government and Atlanta City Council are at odds over a proposed skybridge connecting the state Capitol with a new...
Billy Long confirmed as Internal Revenue Service commissioner
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — Former Missouri U.S. Rep. Billy Long is now the head of the Internal Revenue Service, after the U.S. Senate approved...
Athens-Clarke County Police to conduct vehicle checkpoints June 13
The Athens-Clarke County Police Department (ACCPD) will conduct vehicle checkpoints on Friday, June 13, from 8 p.m. to midnight.
The department says these checkpoints are...
U.S. House votes to yank billions for NPR, PBS and foreign aid programs
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — The U.S. House narrowly passed legislation Thursday that would revoke $9.4 billion in previously approved funding for public media, including...
State leaders warn of crackdown if ‘No Kings’ protests take a turn toward violence
(Georgia Recorder) — This weekend, a large crowd is expected in Washington, D.C., for a national military parade, while thousands more nationwide plan to...
Tanks, choppers descend on D.C. in prep for Army anniversary parade, Trump birthday
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — More than 100 heavy-duty military vehicles and weapons systems will parade down Constitution Avenue in the nation’s capital Saturday, just...
U.S. Senate GOP tries to ease the pain for states in sharing costs of...
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — U.S. Senate Republicans will propose more moderate changes to the major federal food assistance program than their House counterparts, Senate...
Former Hall County prosecutor named new Athens-Clarke Municipal Court Judge
A seasoned Hall County prosecutor is stepping into a new judicial role in Athens-Clarke County. The Athens-Clarke County Unified Government Mayor and Commission appointed...
Suspect still at large after officer-involved shooting in Habersham County
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred early Wednesday morning, June 11, in Habersham County. One deputy was...
Gainesville man killed in crash on GA 365 at White Sulphur Road
A Gainesville man died Tuesday night in a two-vehicle crash on GA 365 in Hall County.
According to the Hall County Sheriff’s Office, 60-year-old Richard...
Man arrested for drugs and guns in White County
A Cleveland man is facing a string of drug and firearm charges after a bust by the White County Sheriff's Office earlier this month.
According...
Less than 1% of Northeast Georgians have voted in PSC primary
Advance voting for the Georgia Public Service Commission primary is underway. For most counties in the state, voter turnout has been extremely low.
At the...