Hall County releases photos of dramatic well rescue in Habersham
Hall County first responders released photos Tuesday of a dramatic rescue that unfolded over the weekend in Habersham.
The photos show firefighters lowering a first...
White County library building project moves forward
The White County Board of Commissioners has expressed a desire to proceed with the construction of a new public library. On Monday, June 2,...
Georgia state Rep. Derrick Jackson to join 3 other Democrats in run for governor
ATLANTA, Ga. (AP) — Georgia state Rep. Derrick Jackson said Tuesday that he's running for governor next year, joining three other Democrats in a...
Trump doubles tariffs on steel and aluminum
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — President Donald Trump signed a directive Tuesday doubling tariffs on steel and aluminum, marking another escalation in his on-and-off policy...
Tim Denson announces run for Athens-Clarke County mayor
Tim Denson has announced he is running for Mayor of Athens-Clarke County. The long-time public servant plans to host a series of community conversations...
Work release inmate caught in SC after motorcycle theft
A Hall County work release inmate who stole a motorcycle from a fellow inmate was captured in Oconee County, South Carolina, just hours after...
Hot cooking oil sparks house fire in Demorest
Emergency crews responded to a residential fire on Cap Fry Road Monday afternoon, June 2, at approximately 3:48 p.m. Heavy smoke was seen coming...
White County historian and storyteller LaVenier Hicks passes away at 76
Another well-known White County historian has passed away. LaVenier Thomas Mize Hicks prided herself as being an original Cabbage Patch Kid, having been born...
Trump wants Congress to slash $9.4B in spending now, defund NPR and PBS
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — The Trump administration plans to send its first spending cuts request to Congress on Tuesday, asking lawmakers to swiftly eliminate...
GOP Sen. Brian Strickland launches campaign for state attorney general
(Georgia Recorder) — State Sen. Brian Strickland, a McDonough Republican, launched his campaign for attorney general on Tuesday, vowing to fight crime and defend...
Georgia mayor and 2 others are jailed on felony charges for trying to halt...
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — The mayor of a small city in Georgia and two former election officials have been jailed on felony charges stemming...
Back-to-back crashes on GA 365 spotlight Move Over Law
Two separate collisions involving patrol cars being hit on GA 365 over the weekend raise concerns about officer safety as summer travel ramps up...