High-profile GOP property tax overhaul fails to clear the House
(Georgia Recorder) — A sweeping GOP proposal that would overhaul local property taxes failed to pass Tuesday, with nearly all House Democrats opposing the...
Kristi Noem out as DHS secretary; Trump to tap Oklahoma Sen. Mullin
WASHINGTON (States News) — President Donald Trump Thursday said Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem will be leaving the post for a job as a...
David Bruce named Cleveland Police Officer Of The Year
CLEVELAND, Ga. - Cleveland police officer David Bruce has been awarded the “Officer of the Year for 2025” in the Cleveland Police Department.
Police Chief...
Bill allowing Georgia property owners to sue over homelessness, immigration clears House
(Georgia Recorder) - The Georgia House of Representatives passed a measure Wednesday that could allow property owners to sue city and county governments if...
Georgia Senate passes bill to fund peace officer benefits
ATLANTA - The Georgia Senate approved a bill in a 49-4 vote that would create a new funding source for retired law enforcement officers....
U.S. 441 bypass in Baldwin reopens after gas main break
BALDWIN, Ga. — A gas main break forced the temporary closure of a section of the U.S. 441 bypass in Baldwin Thursday morning, authorities...
Last 2 names of 6 US soldiers who died in Kuwait attack identified by...
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The last two names of the six U.S. soldiers killed in a drone strike at a command center...
Senate Republicans vote down legislation to halt Iran war
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans voted down an effort Wednesday to halt President Donald Trump’s war against Iran, demonstrating early support for a conflict...
Arkansas man accused of killing his daughter’s alleged abuser wins GOP sheriff’s nomination
An Arkansas man accused of killing his teenage daughter's alleged abuser won the Republican nomination for local sheriff while waiting to stand trial for...
Arrests made as multi-agency drug investigation continues in Habersham County
CLARKESVILLE, Ga. — A number of arrests have been made as a large-scale, multi-agency drug investigation continues across Habersham County. Officials would not say...
Audit underway at Tallulah Falls Police Department
TALLULAH FALLS, Ga. — The Tallulah Falls Police Department is undergoing an internal audit following multiple reports of potentially unethical behavior.
The investigation, first reported...
Dillard selects new police chief despite past DUI arrest
DILLARD, Ga. — The Dillard Police Department is a small agency with a full-time chief, one full-time patrol officer, several part-time patrol officers and...