Fire destroys commercial building in Banks County; two firefighters treated for heat-related illness
LULA, Ga. — Fire tore through a commercial storage building in Banks County Tuesday afternoon, reducing the 25,000-square-foot structure to rubble and sending one...
Trump dealt loss as judge rejects executive order claiming ‘invasion’ at the border
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — A federal judge Wednesday ruled as unlawful an executive order by President Donald Trump that barred asylum by claiming an...
Bryan Kohberger admits to killing 4 Idaho students but motive remains unclear
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A criminal justice student who avoided a potential death sentence by pleading guilty Wednesday to the brutal stabbing deaths of...
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is denied bail after mixed verdict clears him of top charges...
NEW YORK (AP) — Sean “Diddy” Combs dropped to his knees and prayed in the courtroom after he was acquitted Wednesday of sex trafficking...
Cornelia commission approves Kinetic Amphitheater, Davenport raises concerns
The Cornelia City Commission has given the green light to a partnership that will see the city’s upcoming amphitheater named after and sponsored by...
Cornelia Police given new equipment from Georgia FOP
In a show of support for frontline law enforcement, the Georgia Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) presented the Cornelia Police Department with equipment during...
Clarkesville Baptist to host family-friendly Independence Day event
Clarkesville Baptist Church is set to host a variety of entertainment during their Independence Day Celebration, starting 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 2.
Cotton candy,...
Dahlonega to host annual Firecracker 5K on July 4th
The streets of downtown Dahlonega will be filled with red, white, and blue runners on the morning of July 4, as the Lumpkin County...
Trump administration tells states it’s freezing $6.8 billion for K-12 school programs
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — The Trump administration has put on hold $6.8 billion in federal funds for K-12 schools, according to an Education Department...
Demorest’s Ed and Nancy Hendricks named grand marshals of Glorious Fourth parade
Dr. Edwin (Ed) and Nancy Hendricks, beloved residents of Demorest for over 40 years, have been named grand marshals of this year’s Glorious Fourth...
Beyond the Call of Duty memorial trailer coming to Hab courthouse
A mobile tribute honoring fallen law enforcement officers will be on display this week at the Habersham County Courthouse. The Beyond the Call of...
Regulators approve plan for Georgia Power to freeze base rates through 2028
ATLANTA (AP) — Utility regulators on Tuesday approved a plan for Georgia Power Co. to freeze base power rates through the end of 2028,...