On MLK Day, Sen. Jon Ossoff calls on Georgians to continue Dr. King’s work
ATLANTA, Ga. — U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff marked Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a video message calling on Georgians to continue the...
The governor’s budget sets aside funding for long-awaited needs-based aid in Georgia
(Georgia Recorder) — Nearly three-quarters of all state student aid money nationwide was based on financial need rather than merit in the 2022-2023 school...
Stephens County jail launches new commissary service
The Stephens County Sheriff's Office continues innovating new ways to reduce costs and improve efficiency. Back in December, the sheriff's office began using solar...
Habersham commissioners to hear event center request Tuesday
CLARKESVILLE, Ga. — The Habersham County Board of Commissioners will meet Tuesday, Jan. 20, with officer elections for 2026, a conditional use request for...
Snow blankets parts of Central Georgia and the Southeast
A coastal low brought a rare, light snowfall to Central Georgia Sunday morning. The snow was triggered by frigid air diving south behind a...
More countries confirm invites to Trump’s Board of Peace for Gaza. $1 billion buys...
At least six more countries said Sunday the United States has invited them to join U.S. President Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace,” a new...
Reshaping history teaches no lessons
This year, we will celebrate the founding of our nation, and it promises to be great fun! Flags will be flying, bands will be...
Casa Bariachi eyes late January reopening after expanded renovations
CORNELIA, Ga. — Renovations are continuing at Casa Bariachi following a fire in late October, with the restaurant’s owner now targeting the last week...
Thousands march in Greenland against Trump’s threatened takeover
NUUK, Greenland (AP) — Thousands of Greenlanders carefully marched across snow and ice to take a stand against U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday....
Burger King HVAC malfunction triggers fire response in Cornelia
CORNELIA, Ga. — There were a few tense moments Saturday morning at Burger King in Cornelia when the manager reported smoke coming from the...
Tear gas floods a Minneapolis family’s SUV after they get caught between protesters and...
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Minneapolis couple says that after inadvertently getting caught between protesters and immigration officers this week, an officer rolled a tear...
US Education Department delays plan to garnish wages of student borrowers in default
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — The U.S. Department of Education, for now, is backtracking on plans to garnish wages and seize tax refunds of student...