Georgia’s Gold Dome is humming with talk of affordability
(Georgia Recorder) — The hallowed halls of Georgia’s state Capitol were abuzz Monday as lawmakers, lobbyists and everyday citizens flocked to the Gold Dome...
South Habersham Middle School Principal Daphne Penick retiring
South Habersham Middle School Principal Daphne Penick is retiring at the end of this school year. County school superintendent Patrick Franklin announced her pending...
Habersham school board elects new officers, highlights student programs
The Habersham County Board of Education elected new leadership, approved key business items, and heard updates on finances, safety, and student programs during its...
Former Macon commissioner launches bid to be Georgia’s next lieutenant governor
(Georgia Recorder) — Former Macon-Bibb commissioner Seth Clark on Monday became the latest Democrat to enter the race for lieutenant governor.
In an interview, Clark...
Police pursue “strong lead” in Toccoa swatting incident
TOCCOA, Ga. — The Toccoa Police Department has announced a major break in the investigation regarding the "barricaded suspect" call that triggered a massive...
Banks County family displaced by fire
COMMERCE, Ga. — Firefighters contained a structure fire Sunday afternoon at a single-family home on McDonald Circle in Banks County.
Banks County Fire and Emergency...
Gang member arrested in Toccoa on felony warrant
The Toccoa Police Department assisted the GBI ARDEO Drug Task Force in the arrest of Nicholas Alexander. Alexander was wanted on a confirmed felony...
White County Chamber reminds retailers to collect new sales tax
WHITE COUNTY, Ga. — As a voter-approved sales tax aimed at lowering property taxes takes effect in White County, the White County Chamber of...
Brushstrokes of Change: Transforming stories into landmarks
I shook Abigail Bennett’s hand and noticed the pink sweater first, soft and unassuming. She carried herself like someone used to listening closely. She...
3 inmates dead, corrections officer and others injured in Georgia prison fight, police say
DAVISBORO, Ga. (AP) — Three inmates were killed and a corrections officer and several other inmates were injured when a fight broke out Sunday...
Three charged with animal cruelty in Lee County
On January 12, 2026, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office received a call from a concerned citizen in reference to possible animal cruelty that occurred...
Arizona US Sen. Mark Kelly sues Hegseth over penalties for ‘illegal orders’ video
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — Arizona Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly sued Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and the department on Monday for trying to demote Kelly’s...