Franklin, North Carolina, is returning land to the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians
An important cultural site is close to being returned to the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians after the Franklin City Council voted unanimously Monday...
Newnan Mega Millions player claims largest prize in Georgia history
Georgia Lottery Corp. President and CEO Gretchen Corbin today announced that the $983 million jackpot winner from the Nov. 14 Mega Millions drawing came...
Cantrell steps into Main Street role, brings preservation background to downtown Clarkesville
CLARKESVILLE, Ga. — Rosie Cantrell has been named Clarkesville’s new Main Street director, bringing a background in public history, grant writing and historic preservation...
‘I found my heart’: Former Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan on leaving GOP and his...
Former Georgia Lt. Gov. Jeff Duncan says the attempt to overturn the 2020 presidential election in Georgia was an organized, unlawful effort driven by...
Motes, accused of concealing child’s body in truck, has history of violence
Jessica Motes, the Northeast Georgia woman who is charged with murder in the death of 4-year-old Autumn Fox, has a history of violence, drugs,...
Georgia foster care system faces $85 million deficit despite state surplus
ATLANTA, Ga. — The Georgia Division of Family and Children Services (DFACS) is grappling with a projected budget shortfall of more than $85 million,...
Fifth anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack brings fresh division to the Capitol
WASHINGTON (AP) — Five years ago outside the White House, the outgoing President Donald Trump told a crowd of his supporters to head to...
This Jan. 6 plaque was made to honor law enforcement. It’s nowhere to be...
WASHINGTON (AP) — Approaching the fifth anniversary of the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, the official plaque honoring the police who defended...
White House floats military action to take Greenland
The White House said Tuesday that “U.S. military is always an option,” even as a series of European leaders rejected President Donald Trump’s comments...
Brown sworn in as Clarkesville mayor, council sets leadership
CLARKESVILLE, Ga. — Franklin Brown was sworn in as mayor Monday night, praising city staff and leadership as the Clarkesville City Council organized for...
Vehicle clips tractor-trailer before overturning on GA 365
HABERSHAM COUNTY, Ga. — A crash involving a tractor-trailer sent another vehicle overturning on GA 365, according to authorities.
Investigators say both vehicles were traveling...
Maduro says ‘I was captured’ as he pleads not guilty to drug trafficking charges
NEW YORK (AP) — A defiant Nicolás Maduro declared himself "the president of my country” as he protested his capture and pleaded not guilty...