Gas prices spike across U.S. amid Iran war
WASHINGTON (States News) — Americans are paying more for gas Monday as the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran chokes off a significant route for roughly...
Proposal to rein in future local property tax increases clears the House
ATLANTA (Georgia Recorder) — House lawmakers passed a scaled-back version of a property tax relief plan Friday after a more sweeping overhaul failed earlier...
Demorest weighs pension changes but delays decision
DEMOREST, Ga. — The Demorest City Council discussed possible changes to the city’s employee pension plan but ultimately tabled the issue while officials seek...
North Georgia Tech to open Ivester Center, host annual 1943 Gala
CLARKESVILLE, Ga. — North Georgia Technical College will celebrate the completion of its newest campus facility in April with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and its...
Boil water advisory issued for parts of Demorest after water main repair
DEMOREST, Ga. — The City of Demorest has issued a boil water advisory for several areas of the city following a water main repair...
Kentucky soldier in Saudi Arabia is 7th U.S. casualty to die in Iran war
ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. (AP) — A Kentucky man who joined the Army straight out of high school is the seventh U.S. service member to die...
Australia grants asylum to 5 members of the Iranian women’s soccer team
GOLD COAST, Australia (AP) — Australia granted asylum to five members of the Iranian women’s soccer team who were visiting the country for a...
Habersham County to begin departmental budget reviews for FY 2027
CLARKESVILLE, Ga. — Habersham County officials will begin a series of departmental budget review meetings this week as they start preparing the county’s fiscal...
Baldwin police seek public’s help identifying suspects in fraudulent check case
BALDWIN, Ga. — Baldwin police are asking for the public’s help identifying three individuals connected to a fraudulent check incident at a local business.
According...
Election bills face headwinds in the Georgia Senate on Crossover Day
ATLANTA (Georgia Recorder) — Lawmakers had high hopes for this session’s election policy, introducing bills on everything from campaign finance to an overhaul of...
Justice Department and Live Nation reach settlement over illegal monopoly case
WASHINGTON (AP) — Justice Department lawyers announced Monday that they'd reached a settlement in their antitrust lawsuit against Ticketmaster and its parent company, Live...
GoFundMe for family of teacher killed in prank raises over $100K
GAINESVILLE, Ga. — A fundraiser to support the family of North Hall High School teacher and coach Jason Hughes has raised more than $106,000...