Trump signs law to allow whole milk in school lunches
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — President Donald Trump signed a law Wednesday that will restore whole milk in federally subsidized school lunches.
The dairy staple —...
Northeast Georgia surgeon arrested for allegedly assaulting a patient
LAVONIA, Ga. — A northeast Georgia surgeon was arrested at St. Mary’s Sacred Heart Hospital in Lavonia after allegedly confronting a patient in her...
Mt. Airy council approves farm winery ordinance
MT. AIRY, Ga. — The Mt. Airy Town Council unanimously approved a new farm winery ordinance Tuesday night and set the annual license fee...
Verizon outage disrupts calling and data services for wireless customers across the US
NEW YORK (AP) — Many Verizon customers encountered a widespread outage on Wednesday, disrupting calling and other cellular services across the U.S.
The carrier acknowledged...
NGTC names Gallimore 2026 Employee of the Year, honors faculty and staff for service
CLARKESVILLE, Ga. — North Georgia Technical College has named Barbara “Barbie” Gallimore as its 2026 Employee of the Year during the college’s annual service...
More than 20 candidates qualify to run for Marjorie Taylor Greene’s former congressional seat
(Georgia Recorder) — Nearly two dozen people are hoping to become the next member of Congress to represent northwest Georgia.
Voters in Georgia’s 14th District...
Danish official says there’s a ‘fundamental disagreement’ with Trump over Greenland
WASHINGTON (AP) — A top Danish official said Wednesday that a “fundamental disagreement” over Greenland remains with President Donald Trump after highly anticipated talks...
Habersham school board honors educators with Peach State awards
The Habersham County Board of Education on Monday recognized two educators for exceptional service to students and families, presenting the Peach State Federal Credit...
Georgia Democrats unveil bills designed to rein in federal immigration agents
(Georgia Recorder) — Georgia Senate Democrats unveiled a raft of proposed bills Tuesday that they say will protect Georgians from what they characterized as...
Prosecutors want 20-year sentence for ex-South Carolina lawmaker for sharing child sex abuse videos
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Prosecutors are asking a judge to sentence a former Republican South Carolina legislator to 20 years in prison for sending...
Alto City Council swears-in members, appoints mayor pro tem
ALTO, Ga. — Eddie Palmer is Alto's new mayor pro tem following a unanimous vote by the city council on Tuesday.
During the council's first...
Hall County high schools earn spots on 2025 AP School Honor Roll
GAINESVILLE, Ga. — Four Hall County high schools have been named to the 2025 AP School Honor Roll based on May 2025 Advanced Placement...