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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...

U.S. Senate GOP tries to ease the pain for states in sharing costs of...

WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — U.S. Senate Republicans will propose more moderate changes to the major federal food assistance program than their House counterparts, Senate...

Former Hall County prosecutor named new Athens-Clarke Municipal Court Judge

A seasoned Hall County prosecutor is stepping into a new judicial role in Athens-Clarke County. The Athens-Clarke County Unified Government Mayor and Commission appointed...

Suspect still at large after officer-involved shooting in Habersham County

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred early Wednesday morning, June 11, in Habersham County. One deputy was...
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Gainesville man killed in crash on GA 365 at White Sulphur Road

A Gainesville man died Tuesday night in a two-vehicle crash on GA 365 in Hall County. According to the Hall County Sheriff’s Office, 60-year-old Richard...

Man arrested for drugs and guns in White County

A Cleveland man is facing a string of drug and firearm charges after a bust by the White County Sheriff's Office earlier this month. According...

Less than 1% of Northeast Georgians have voted in PSC primary

Advance voting for the Georgia Public Service Commission primary is underway. For most counties in the state, voter turnout has been extremely low. At the...

CDC supporters continue to rally for public health months after mass layoffs began

(Georgia Recorder) — Every Tuesday afternoon since mid-February, the busy intersection outside the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention becomes loud and crowded as...

Georgia lawmakers launch statewide review of election procedures ahead of 2026

ATLANTA — State leaders are launching a new effort to review how elections are run in Georgia, with the goal of ensuring secure, transparent,...

Rustic Cabin Bar and Grill gets ‘decked’ out for opening in July

At the Clarkesville Planning Commission meeting on Tuesday, June 10, Rustic Cabin Bar and Grill co-owner Carlos Hernandez outlined plans for a new open...