Georgia Democrats unveil bills designed to rein in federal immigration agents
(Georgia Recorder) — Georgia Senate Democrats unveiled a raft of proposed bills Tuesday that they say will protect Georgians from what they characterized as...
Prosecutors want 20-year sentence for ex-South Carolina lawmaker for sharing child sex abuse videos
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Prosecutors are asking a judge to sentence a former Republican South Carolina legislator to 20 years in prison for sending...
Alto City Council swears-in members, appoints mayor pro tem
ALTO, Ga. — Eddie Palmer is Alto's new mayor pro tem following a unanimous vote by the city council on Tuesday.
During the council's first...
Hall County high schools earn spots on 2025 AP School Honor Roll
GAINESVILLE, Ga. — Four Hall County high schools have been named to the 2025 AP School Honor Roll based on May 2025 Advanced Placement...
Bill targeting Savannah’s ban on guns in unlocked vehicles goes to the governor
(Georgia Recorder) — The Georgia Senate on Tuesday passed its first bill of the session, which would ban local governments from requiring gun owners...
Aflac celebrates 70 years in businessÂ
One of the largest employers in Metro Columbus is celebrating a 70th birthday. From humble beginnings in Columbus, Georgia, to becoming an international Fortune 500 powerhouse and...
18-year-old shot at Royston vape shop; suspect in custody, sheriff says
ROYSTON, Ga. — An 18-year-old man was shot Monday night at a Royston-area vape shop, and a suspect is now in custody, according to...
Mt. Airy family burned out of home by early morning fire
MT. AIRY, Ga. — Firefighters responded to an early morning residential fire on Harris Street in Mt. Airy that heavily damaged a home and...
Authorities clear Hart County Middle School after bomb threat investigation
HARTWELL, Ga. - Authorities have cleared Hart County Middle School following an investigation into a reported bomb threat that prompted a schoolwide evacuation Tuesday...
Clarkesville names Marinelli as first standalone economic development director
CLARKESVILLE, Ga. — The City of Clarkesville has named Yvonne Marinelli as its new economic development director, a newly separated role aimed at strengthening...
Brookstone home invasion suspect denied bond
A bond hearing was held for home invasion suspect Antanavious Butler in Judge Bobby Peters court January 13, 2026. Butler is charged with the...
Mayor selects Human Resources Director
Mayor Skip Henderson has selected Ola Terrell to fill the position of Human Resources Director for the city of Columbus. Mayor Henderson will go...