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Staffing shortages cause more US flight delays as government shutdown reaches 7th day

Staffing shortages led to more flight delays at airports across the U.S. on Tuesday as the federal government shutdown stretched into a seventh day,...

Senate confirms Herschel Walker as U.S. ambassador to the Bahamas

WASHINGTON — The Senate on Tuesday confirmed former football star Herschel Walker to serve as U.S. ambassador to the Bahamas, according to CBS News. President...

A combative AG Pam Bondi confronts US Senate Judiciary over Trump crackdown

WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi aimed heated rhetoric at Democratic senators on Capitol Hill Tuesday as she faced questions over...

Clarkesville Council adopts $5.6 million budget, keeps millage rate level under new formula

CLARKESVILLE — The Clarkesville City Council voted Monday to approve its proposed $5.6 million budget and a millage rate of 13.57 mills for fiscal...

Trump floats plan to deny back pay to furloughed federal workers after shutdown

WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — The Trump administration may try to interpret a law enacted during his first term in office differently than it did...

Habersham schools earn top state, regional marks for achievement

Habersham County Schools are celebrating a record milestone after the Georgia Department of Education released its 2025 College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI)...

Service, spirit, and success recognized at Habersham school board meeting

Fresh off being named the top-ranked school system in the Pioneer RESA region, Habersham County Schools turned Thursday’s board meeting into a showcase of...

White County to host FLOST open house Oct. 14

CLEVELAND, Ga. — White County will host a public information open house on Tuesday, Oct. 14, to give residents a chance to learn more...

Habersham School District reports steady revenues, strong local collections in FY 2026

Habersham County Schools remain on solid financial footing midway through the first quarter of FY 2026, according to Finance Director Staci Newsome. Presenting the...

Dogs kill 2-year-old boy at Georgia daycare center

VALDOSTA, Ga. (AP) — A 2-year-old boy in south Georgia was attacked by two Rottweiler dogs and died at an unlicensed daycare center while...

A divided Israel marks 2 years since Oct. 7 attack as war in Gaza...

REIM, Israel (AP) — Thousands of people converged on southern Israel on Tuesday to mourn the dead as the nation marked two years since...

Baldwin Council to hold third millage hearing, consider zoning changes Tuesday

BALDWIN — The Baldwin City Council will continue discussions on the city’s 2025 millage rate and take up several zoning matters during its work...