Traffic congestion, homelessness top Kemp’s legislative priorities his final year in office
(Georgia Recorder) — Last year, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp’s legislative priorities going into the 2025 legislative session had an almost singular focus: overhauling the...
War powers resolution fails in US Senate after 2 Republicans flip, Vance breaks tie
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — Vice President JD Vance broke a tied Senate vote to block advancement of a war powers resolution that would have...
Trump signs law to allow whole milk in school lunches
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — President Donald Trump signed a law Wednesday that will restore whole milk in federally subsidized school lunches.
The dairy staple —...
Northeast Georgia surgeon arrested for allegedly assaulting a patient
LAVONIA, Ga. — A northeast Georgia surgeon was arrested at St. Mary’s Sacred Heart Hospital in Lavonia after allegedly confronting a patient in her...
Mt. Airy council approves farm winery ordinance
MT. AIRY, Ga. — The Mt. Airy Town Council unanimously approved a new farm winery ordinance Tuesday night and set the annual license fee...
Verizon outage disrupts calling and data services for wireless customers across the US
NEW YORK (AP) — Many Verizon customers encountered a widespread outage on Wednesday, disrupting calling and other cellular services across the U.S.
The carrier acknowledged...
NGTC names Gallimore 2026 Employee of the Year, honors faculty and staff for service
CLARKESVILLE, Ga. — North Georgia Technical College has named Barbara “Barbie” Gallimore as its 2026 Employee of the Year during the college’s annual service...
LCSO: Deputies responded multiple times to animal cruelty home
On January 12, 2026, Lee County deputies were dispatched to a residence on Lee Rd. 146 in the Beauregard community of Lee County regarding...
More than 20 candidates qualify to run for Marjorie Taylor Greene’s former congressional seat
(Georgia Recorder) — Nearly two dozen people are hoping to become the next member of Congress to represent northwest Georgia.
Voters in Georgia’s 14th District...
Danish official says there’s a ‘fundamental disagreement’ with Trump over Greenland
WASHINGTON (AP) — A top Danish official said Wednesday that a “fundamental disagreement” over Greenland remains with President Donald Trump after highly anticipated talks...
Columbus Police Department selected agency of the year
The Columbus Police Department has been named the recipient of the Georgia Chapter of the FBI National Academy Associates’ Phyllis Goodwin Agency of the...
Habersham school board honors educators with Peach State awards
The Habersham County Board of Education on Monday recognized two educators for exceptional service to students and families, presenting the Peach State Federal Credit...