Former Columbus reporter arrested for covering Minnesota church protest
A former Columbus, GA news reporter was arrested after filming a Minnesota church protest. Georgia Fort currently works as an independent journalist in Minneapolis...
Funeral service scheduled for broadcast legend Brian Waters
Brian Waters lost his battle with cancer on Wednesday, January 28. He was 60 years old. Visitation with family and friends will be held...
Catherine O’Hara, Emmy-winning comedian of ‘Schitt’s Creek’ and ‘SCTV’ fame, dies at 71
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Catherine O'Hara, the Emmy-winning actor known for comedic roles across the decades — from Kevin's beleaguered mom in “Home Alone”...
Tips for tax filers with Dr. Gwennetta Wright
It's that time of year again and Dr. Gwennetta Wright of Xpert Tax Service has some free advice for tax filers this season. Beware...
Congressman Clyde pledges support during Fern recovery tour
GAINESVILLE, Ga. — U.S. Rep. Andrew Clyde spent the week traveling across White, Habersham, and Rabun counties to assess damage from Winter Storm Fern.
Clyde...
Judge to hear arguments as the man convicted of killing Laken Riley seeks a...
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — The Venezuelan man convicted of killing Georgia nursing student Laken Riley is set to appear in court Friday, where a...
US Senate poised to send House spending deal in race to avert partial shutdown
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — The U.S. Senate could vote as soon as Thursday night to approve a government funding package after Democrats brokered a...
Father accused of leaving his child unattended to commit a crime in Athens
Authorities say a burglary suspect left his child at home alone in Jackson County to commit a crime in Athens.
The Athens-Clarke County Police Department...
Yonah Preserve Trails closed due to storm damage
CLEVELAND, Ga. - White County officials have closed the Yonah Preserve Trails while crews assess damage caused by Winter Storm Fern.
County officials said the...
Georgia expands technical college transfer options with Mercer agreement
ATLANTA, Ga. — Georgia technical college students will soon have a faster, more affordable path to four-year degrees under new transfer agreements announced Wednesday...
State Botanical Garden breaks ground on new entrance
ATHENS, Ga. — The State Botanical Garden of Georgia recently broke ground on its long-planned Gateway to the Garden entrance project. The multi-million dollar...
Alto’s 2024 audit shows growth but underscores challenges
ALTO, Ga. — Alto officials have filed the town’s long-delayed 2024 audit with the state, closing a months-long process that exposed weaknesses in the...