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Trump announces ‘framework of a future deal’ on Greenland, relents on 8-nation tariffs

WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — President Donald Trump announced in a social media post Wednesday that he and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte brokered a...

Gov. Kemp tells Georgians to secure food and gas before forecasted winter storm

Gov. Brian Kemp is warning Georgians to prepare for a significant winter storm this weekend. "Take this time to secure food, fill up on gas,...

Two arrested on meth trafficking charges after Big A Road traffic stop in Stephens...

TOCCOA, Ga. - Two men were arrested early Monday after deputies discovered a trafficking amount of methamphetamine during a traffic stop on Big A...

Habersham commissioners honor Ken Schubring for decades of service

CLARKESVILLE, Ga. — The Habersham County Board of Commissioners recognized Ken Schubring Tuesday night for decades of leadership and service to Habersham County and...

Baldwin City Council advances waste contract, tables ethics ordinance

BALDWIN, Ga. — The Baldwin City Council approved a new solid waste collection contract, advanced several major water and wastewater infrastructure projects and tabled...

Baldwin council tables Cook Construction annexation, zoning

BALDWIN, Ga. — The Baldwin City Council tabled first readings of proposed annexation and zoning ordinances tied to a large Cook Construction development along...

An (onstage) beauty salon comes to Rabun County, with laughter

DILLARD, Ga. - One thing you know when you pull six women together in a beauty salon:  You have no idea what will happen...

Controlled burn planned today at Smithgall Woods; no road closures expected

WHITE COUNTY, Ga. — The Georgia Department of Natural Resources will conduct a controlled burn today at Smithgall Woods in White County, according to...

Habersham Commission elects Harkness as chair, approves rural event center

CLARKESVILLE, Ga. — The Habersham County Board of Commissioners elected new leadership Tuesday night and approved a conditional use request for a rural event...

Outrage over surge of data centers in Georgia inspires wave of bipartisan bills

(Georgia Recorder) - A surge in data center development has turned Georgia into a national hotspot while raising fresh concerns about the state’s energy...

Julie Paysen to step down as Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber president after 11 years

TOCCOA, Ga. — Julie Paysen will resign as president of the Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber of Commerce effective June 30, ending an 11-year tenure marked...

Georgia AG race: Brian Strickland says law-and-order focus, consumer protection drive his campaign

ATLANTA, Ga. — Republican state Sen. Brian Strickland says his legal background, years chairing the Georgia Senate Judiciary Committee, and a hands-on approach to...