Partial federal government shutdown begins, amid hopes it won’t last long
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — The federal government began a partial shutdown early Saturday, even though Senate Democrats and President Donald Trump reached a deal...
Deputy suspended following collision; expert explains ‘due regard’ amid fleet safety data
HABERSHAM COUNTY, Ga. - A Habersham County deputy sheriff has been suspended following a collision during an emergency response on January 22, an incident...
Kemp declares second statewide emergency in as many weeks
ATLANTA — Governor Brian Kemp has declared a statewide State of Emergency ahead of a new winter storm expected to impact Georgia this weekend.
The...
Habersham County officials brace for heavy snow, extreme cold as storm moves in
HABERSHAM COUNTY, Ga. — Habersham County officials are preparing for dangerous travel conditions, downed trees and a surge in emergency calls as a significant...
Judge hears testimony from DNA expert as man convicted of killing Laken Riley seeks...
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — A judge considering whether to grant a new trial to the Venezuelan man convicted of killing Georgia nursing student Laken...
DOJ releases 3 million pages of Epstein files, taking in 180,000 images and 2,000...
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — The U.S. Department of Justice released more than 3 million pages of documents Friday related to the late sex offender...
Warming shelters hit and miss for residents this weekend
Officials in Northeast Georgia had varying responses regarding shelter needs, if there is a storm or cold weather emergency this weekend. Some officials contacted...
Sleds sell out across Habersham County as snow replaces ice in weekend forecast
HABERSHAM COUNTY, Ga. — Last weekend, as Winter Storm Fern bore down on Northeast Georgia, shoppers across Habersham County rushed to stock up on...
Georgia DOT prepares for snow, bitter cold across Northeast Georgia
GAINESVILLE, Ga. — The Georgia Department of Transportation is preparing for a winter weather event expected to bring snow and dangerously cold temperatures to...
Catherine O’Hara, Emmy-winning comedian of ‘Schitt’s Creek’ and ‘SCTV’ fame, dies at 71
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Catherine O'Hara, the Emmy-winning actor known for comedic roles across the decades — from Kevin's beleaguered mom in “Home Alone”...
Congressman Clyde pledges support during Fern recovery tour
GAINESVILLE, Ga. — U.S. Rep. Andrew Clyde spent the week traveling across White, Habersham, and Rabun counties to assess damage from Winter Storm Fern.
Clyde...
Judge to hear arguments as the man convicted of killing Laken Riley seeks a...
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — The Venezuelan man convicted of killing Georgia nursing student Laken Riley is set to appear in court Friday, where a...