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...
Free Raising Cane’s for a year? Grand Opening TuesdayÂ
Will 13 be your lucky number? Tuesday, January 13 marks the official Grand Opening of Raising Cane’s at 5720 Whittlesey Boulevard. The first 100 customers for the 9:00...
Nine suspects indicted in title fraud scheme
Nine suspects have been indicted and arrested in connection with a title fraud scheme in north Georgia following a six-month investigation.
The Hall County Sheriff’s...
Pedestrian struck and killed in North Columbus
Officers responded to Veterans Parkway near Almond Drive regarding a vehicle vs. pedestrian incident on Sunday, January 11, 2026, around 6:30 a.m.
The pedestrian was...
Young Americans are increasingly rejecting the Democratic and Republican parties, a new poll shows
WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans are increasingly rejecting the two major political parties, according to new polling.
Just under half, 45%, of U.S. adults now identify...
Ossoff presses USDA to release Hurricane Helene relief funds for Georgia farmers
WASHINGTON — More than a year after Congress approved disaster relief for farmers impacted by Hurricane Helene, U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff is pressing the...
US Senate Republicans defend independence of the Fed after DOJ launches Powell probe
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — President Donald Trump’s feud with Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell has escalated into a Department of Justice investigation, raising alarm...
Alto council to swear in officials, make key appointments Tuesday
ALTO, Ga. — The Alto Town Council will swear in three officials and make several key appointments during its regular January meeting Tuesday night...
Busy first day set to kick off 2026 legislative session in Georgia
(Georgia Recorder) — Monday marks the start of Georgia’s annual legislative session, when state legislators will head to Atlanta for 40 days of deliberating...
High school cell phone ban, literacy, and taxes among state legislative priorities
ATLANTA — As Georgia lawmakers head back to the Capitol for the 2026 legislative session, House Speaker Jon Burns and the state’s top education...
Mt. Airy council set to vote on 2026 budget
The Town of Mt. Airy council will hold a called meeting Tuesday, January 13, with votes expected on the town’s 2026 operating budget and...
Several new lawmakers will join the Georgia Legislature for the 2026 session
There will be some fresh faces under the Gold Dome when lawmakers reconvene Monday, Jan. 12, for the 2026 legislative session.
That’s thanks to a...