NGTC names four finalists for 2026 GOAL Award
CLARKESVILLE, Ga. — North Georgia Technical College has selected four students as finalists for the 2026 Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership, an annual honor...
Stephens County investigators help track down Michigan fugitive in South Carolina
WALHALLA, S.C. — Stephens County investigators helped track down a Michigan fugitive Thursday afternoon in Walhalla, South Carolina. Authorities arrested 35-year-old Kyle Alband of...
Habersham County seeks volunteers for local boards and committees
Habersham County is inviting residents to step into public service, announcing new openings on several local boards, commissions and authorities. The county has launched...
FWS Bakery opens at new Clarkesville location
Clarkesville’s new gourmet bakery opened to customer acclaim Thursday as baker Colin Rai wowed visitors with fresh bread, croissants, pastries and meat pies —...
Two arrested, over four pounds of marijuana seized in White County drug investigation
CLEVELAND, Ga. – The White County Sheriff’s Office has arrested two individuals on multiple drug charges following a traffic stop and a subsequent search warrant execution on...
Trump accuses 6 Democratic lawmakers of ‘seditious behavior, punishable by death’
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — President Donald Trump accused six Democratic lawmakers of sedition on social media Thursday and threatened them with punishment as severe...
Toys for Kids campaign expands as Habersham Kiwanis works to reach more families
CLARKESVILLE, Ga. — The Habersham Kiwanis Club has worked to ensure children in need have gifts under the tree through its annual “Toys for...
Braselton police chief charged with stalking, misuse of license plate system
BRASELTON, Ga. — The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has arrested Braselton Police Chief Michael Steffman on charges that he used police technology to stalk...
Spiraling health insurance costs stymie members of US Senate panel
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — U.S. senators began debating how to reduce health care costs for Americans during a hearing Wednesday, where experts’ varied recommendations...
Alex talks affordability, health care and transparency during Clarkesville campaign stop
CLARKESVILLE, Ga. — Democratic congressional candidate Nick Alex brought his 2026 campaign to Habersham County on Thursday night, telling a receptive crowd at the...
Funeral held for former vice president Dick Cheney
WASHINGTON (AP) — They gathered at the Washington National Cathedral on Thursday — former presidents, vice presidents, sworn political foes and newfound friends —...
Cornelia PD releases essential safety guide for holiday travel
CORNELIA, GA — As the holiday season arrives, bringing with it increased traffic and winter weather conditions, the Cornelia Police Department is urging motorists...