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Two people shot at Shirley Winston Park

The Columbus Police Department is investigating a double shooting Sunday night. The incident occurred at the Shirley Winston Park on Steam Mill Road.  The...

Property tax relief remains focus as Habersham navigates HB 581, HB 92

ATLANTA, Ga. — Property tax relief for Georgia homeowners remains a priority for lawmakers this session, with local impacts in Habersham County shaped by...

Baldwin council set to revisit GA 365 annexation tied to Cook Construction request

BALDWIN, Ga. - Baldwin City Council members will return to the dais Tuesday night with a full agenda that revisits several policy questions including...

“Now God, touch this city”: A faith filled MLK Day march in downtown Gainesville

https://youtube.com/shorts/ra_rGxeN_bQ?feature=share GAINESVILLE, Ga. — A crowd gathered in downtown Gainesville on Saturday for a march and program commemorating Martin Luther King Jr. The annual event,...

Aurora possible over Georgia Monday night

Another chance for aurora to visit North Georgia is happening Monday night! The CME has arrived early and is stronger than initially forecast. On Jan....

‘The Benz’ no more? Stadium to temporarily remove all corporate branding for World Cup

(GPB News) - Atlanta World Cup organizers held their first monthly meeting to discuss local preparations leading up to the games. They’re removing all...

On MLK Day, Sen. Jon Ossoff calls on Georgians to continue Dr. King’s work

ATLANTA, Ga. — U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff marked Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a video message calling on Georgians to continue the...

The governor’s budget sets aside funding for long-awaited needs-based aid in Georgia

(Georgia Recorder) — Nearly three-quarters of all state student aid money nationwide was based on financial need rather than merit in the 2022-2023 school...

Stephens County jail launches new commissary service

The Stephens County Sheriff's Office continues innovating new ways to reduce costs and improve efficiency. Back in December, the sheriff's office began using solar...

Columbus State, UGA to cohost economic forecast series

Columbus State and the University of Georgia will cohost the 2026 Georgia Economic Outlook luncheon series January 27, 2026, at the Cunningham Center in...

Habersham commissioners to hear event center request Tuesday

CLARKESVILLE, Ga. — The Habersham County Board of Commissioners will meet Tuesday, Jan. 20, with officer elections for 2026, a conditional use request for...

Snow blankets parts of Central Georgia and the Southeast

A coastal low brought a rare, light snowfall to Central Georgia Sunday morning. The snow was triggered by frigid air diving south behind a...