Georgia lawmakers explore ways to end the state income tax, though critics caution against...
(Georgia Recorder) — Georgia officials discussed eliminating the state income tax Tuesday but provided little detail on how to do so.
Lt. Gov. Burt Jones,...
Seven arrested in Hall County sting “Operation Lights Out”
A two-day undercover sting in Hall County ended with the arrests of seven people accused of crimes ranging from online child exploitation to prostitution...
Habersham commission narrowly adopts millage rate
Habersham County commissioners voted 3–2 Monday to adopt the 2025 county millage rate. The new combined rate—including the general fund, hospital bond, and emergency...
Cleveland Council posthumously names Judy Lovell as Official City Historian
The Cleveland City Council, on Monday night, approved a proclamation that recognizes the late Judy Davidson Lovell, posthumously, as the Official Historian of the...
Athens-Clarke County pursues westside Beech Haven Park
Plans to create a new public park will move forward on Athens’ West side.
Beech Haven Park has remained untouched for over 100 years, but...
Advocates say $20 million fine a first step toward enforcement of Georgia mental health...
(Georgia Recorder) — Mental health advocates gathered at the state Capitol in Atlanta to urge Georgia Insurance Commissioner John King to step up enforcement...
Athens mayor and commission to discuss clawing back $5 million from nonprofits
The Athens-Clarke County Mayor and Commission are set to discuss on Tuesday whether to take back nearly $5 million in COVID-era grants that have...
Hurricane Erin’s massive waves threaten to isolate North Carolina’s Outer Banks
There's a popular T-shirt on Hatteras Island on the North Carolina Outer Banks that says: “One road on. One road off (sometimes)” — poking...
Democrats get police escorts to prevent a new redistricting walkout as California moves to...
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Democrats who ended a walkout found themselves shadowed by law enforcement officers to keep them from repeating the protest...
FWS Bakery readies Clarkesville location for sourdough, world of treats
In a matter of weeks, Clarkesville tummies and noses will be tempted by the popular European-style bakery—Flour, Water, Salt, also called FWS. The bakery...
Trump begins planning for Putin-Zelenskyy meeting while affirming US help with security guarantees
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Monday he's begun arrangements for a face-to-face meeting between Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss a...
Georgia professors to post syllabuses publicly online
Some University System of Georgia professors will now have to post their syllabuses online, starting this semester.
Professor Matthew Boedy is an English Professor at...