U.S. Supreme Court, federal courts to run out of money, limit operations amid shutdown
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — The U.S. Supreme Court and the rest of the federal judiciary are set to run out of funding in the...
National parks, public lands feared at risk of long-term harm as shutdown drags on
(States Newsroom) — Bare-bones staffing during the government shutdown across the Interior Department and the U.S. Forest Service is leaving America’s treasured natural assets...
Three key leaders resign from Habersham Chamber of Commerce
CLARKESVILLE, Ga. — In a major shakeup for one of the county’s leading business organizations, three members of the Habersham Chamber of Commerce staff...
Baldwin passes 2026 budget, raises millage rate in split vote
BALDWIN — After two public hearings Thursday, the Baldwin City Council narrowly approved its 2026 budget and millage rate, voting 3–2 to adopt tax...
Relatives of family killed in Jackson County crash left reeling from tragedy
TEPETITAN, El Salvador (AP) — Parents, siblings, aunts, nephews and other relatives of a Salvadoran family of eight who died in the fiery crash...
Demorest to hold public hearing on 2026 budget, proposed tax increase
DEMOREST — The Demorest City Council will hold a public hearing Tuesday at 5 p.m. on its proposed fiscal year 2026 budget and millage...
With funding for courts in question, Congress stuck in shutdown gridlock for day 16
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — The U.S. Senate left for its customary long weekend Thursday afternoon, following a brief three days in session despite the...
Multi-vehicle wreck on Hwy. 115 stalls traffic for hours; still no details from GSP
Traffic on Highway 115 in Lumpkin County was stalled for several hours late Wednesday night following a multi-vehicle wreck.
On October 15, the Lumpkin County...
Hunters in three counties should test harvested deer for chronic wasting disease, says Georgia...
Deer hunting season is underway in Georgia, and state officials are closely monitoring the health of the state’s deer population.
Georgia’s first case of chronic...
Head of South Carolina elections fired after voting machine contract had unexplained $4M overrun
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Election Commission is trying to figure out how a contract for new machines for voting for $28...
Voting Rights Act supporters rally outside Supreme Court as justices hear Louisiana case
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — Oral arguments at the U.S. Supreme Court Wednesday drew protests from activists and lawmakers who warned the case threatens to...
Ex-Trump national security adviser Bolton charged with storing and sharing classified information
GREENBELT, Md. (AP) — John Bolton, who served as national security adviser to President Donald Trump during his first term and later became a...