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Visa crackdown on Chinese students coming, State Department’s Rubio says

WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says his agency and the Department of Homeland Security will work to “aggressively revoke”...

HSNEGA expands outreach to support pet owners in need

The Humane Society of Northeast Georgia (HSNEGA) in Gainesville has launched new and expanded several community outreach programs for those in need. The initiative...

Hart County launches 2025 Summer Meal Program to serve local youth

The Hart County Charter System announced the schedule for its 2025 Summer Meal Program, aimed at providing nutritious meals to children throughout the summer...

Habersham early voting dates, times, and locations

Voters will head to the polls this June for a Special Primary Election to fill seats on the Georgia Public Service Commission for Districts...

Elon Musk says giant tax bill backed by Trump ‘undermines’ his DOGE cuts

(States Newsroom) — Elon Musk says in an interview excerpt that he was “disappointed” in the U.S. House GOP’s massive legislative package of tax...

Early voting continues in statewide PSC primary

Early voting for the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) special primary election is currently underway and runs through June 13. Voters across the state are...

State Supreme Court upholds law requiring Georgians to be 21 to carry handguns

(Georgia Recorder) — The Georgia Supreme Court upheld a state law that bars most people between the ages 18 and 21 from carrying handguns...

Dem PSC candidate dealt another setback in quest to stay on ballot

(Georgia Recorder) — Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger has affirmed a judge’s decision booting a Democratic candidate for the state Public Service Commission from...

Stephens Mountain Education honors graduates, prepares for new chapter

On May 22, the Stephens campus of Mountain Education celebrated the achievements of its graduating class during a ceremony held at Ebenezer Baptist Church...

Baldwin Boil Water Advisory lifted

Baldwin has discontinued both boil water advisories that were issued for city water customers in Banks County after a water main break over the...

Level Grove Road in Cornelia reopens after daylong closure due to fallen tree

Level Grove Road between Wayside Street and Hoyt Street in Cornelia is back open to traffic after being closed for much of the day...

Franklin County jailer arrested for smuggling contraband to inmate

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has arrested a Franklin County jailer accused of smuggling contraband to an inmate. Agents took 23-year-old Emaleigh Smith of...