Judge blocks Trump’s election executive order, siding with Democrats who called it overreach
ATLANTA (AP) — A federal judge on Friday blocked President Donald Trump’s attempt to overhaul elections in the U.S., siding with a group of...
Details emerge in Habersham County manhunt arrest
A tip from a local business led to the arrest of a man wanted in connection with an officer-involved shooting early Wednesday in Habersham...
Former TMU soccer players, staff push back on ex-players’ claims
In the wake of a burgeoning sex scandal at Truett McConnell University in Cleveland, some former students and staff have stepped forward to defend...
What to know about Israel’s major attack on Iran
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel launched a major attack on Iran Friday, drawing their long-running shadow war into the open conflict in a way that...
Elberton man charged in pharmacy break-in at Elbert Memorial Hospital
ELBERTON, Ga. — A 24-year-old Elberton man is facing felony charges in connection with a break-in at the Elberton Memorial Hospital pharmacy.
At the request...
Israel attacks Iran’s capital with explosions booming across Tehran
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel attacked Iran's capital early Friday, with explosions booming across Tehran as Israel said it targeted nuclear and military sites.
The attack...
Atlanta City Council members block controversial skybridge for new Georgia legislative building
(Georgia Recorder) — The state government and Atlanta City Council are at odds over a proposed skybridge connecting the state Capitol with a new...
Billy Long confirmed as Internal Revenue Service commissioner
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — Former Missouri U.S. Rep. Billy Long is now the head of the Internal Revenue Service, after the U.S. Senate approved...
Athens-Clarke County Police to conduct vehicle checkpoints June 13
The Athens-Clarke County Police Department (ACCPD) will conduct vehicle checkpoints on Friday, June 13, from 8 p.m. to midnight.
The department says these checkpoints are...
U.S. House votes to yank billions for NPR, PBS and foreign aid programs
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — The U.S. House narrowly passed legislation Thursday that would revoke $9.4 billion in previously approved funding for public media, including...
State leaders warn of crackdown if ‘No Kings’ protests take a turn toward violence
(Georgia Recorder) — This weekend, a large crowd is expected in Washington, D.C., for a national military parade, while thousands more nationwide plan to...
Tanks, choppers descend on D.C. in prep for Army anniversary parade, Trump birthday
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — More than 100 heavy-duty military vehicles and weapons systems will parade down Constitution Avenue in the nation’s capital Saturday, just...