Guests enjoy tethered rides as Helen Balloon fest waits to start
Hundreds of spectators filled the perimeter of the launch field on Thursday morning to watch the start of the Helen to the Atlantic Balloon...
TMU alumni, staff gather to worship before upcoming stand-in
Words of comfort and reassurance were shared at the Yonah Campground Clubhouse Thursday night as Truett-McConnell University alumni and staff gathered in worship and...
TMU Stand-In for Truth: Prayer service, protest planned amid sex abuse scandal
Truett McConnell University (TMU) alumni are planning prayer meetings and a protest this week in the wake of a sex scandal that has rocked...
District Attorney opens door to possible prosecution in Truett McConnell sex scandal
WARNING: This article contains sensitive content about alleged sexual abuse, which may be distressing to some readers. Reader discretion is advised. If you need...
‘Stand Up for Veterans’ rally June 6 in Cleveland
CLEVELAND, Ga. — Concerned citizens are invited to gather in support of U.S. military veterans at a public rally this Friday, June 6, from...
Wanted murder suspect and two others arrested in Hall County drug bust
A wanted murder suspect and two other individuals were arrested during a drug investigation in Gainesville this week, according to the Hall County Sheriff’s...
Sheriff personally defuses hostage situation at Dawson Co. Law Enforcement Center
A dangerous hostage situation inside the Dawson County Law Enforcement Center was peacefully resolved early Thursday morning thanks to the calm intervention of Sheriff...
Immigration surge cost state, local governments $9 billion in 2023, nonpartisan CBO says
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — The unprecedented increase in immigration starting in 2021 brought extra revenue to states and local governments, but the cost of...
Trump opens investigation into Biden autopen use
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — President Donald Trump late Wednesday ordered the White House legal counsel and U.S. attorney general to investigate when Biden administration...
Georgia school district considers property tax hike to pay for school officers after shooting
WINDER, Ga. (AP) — Officials in the Georgia school district where four people were killed in a September shooting at Apalachee High School are...
Judd Drake appointed ACCGov Interim Manager
Judd Drake has been selected as the new interim manager for Athens-Clarke County.
During Tuesday’s ACC Mayor and Commission meeting, Commissioners approved Mayor Kelly Girtz’s...
Trump issues travel ban on 12 countries
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — President Donald Trump issued a long-awaited “travel ban” late Wednesday to bar entry of nationals from a dozen countries and...