Aflac receives prestigious award for fight against cancer
The American Cancer Society has named Aflac the 2025 Corporate Partner of the Year. The annual recognition honors a company that has demonstrated an...
Worsening drought impacting outdoor recreation across Georgia
As the drought across Georgia continues to worsen and the weather heats up, outdoor recreation will begin to be impacted due to dry ground...
Troup County deploys assistance to wildfire efforts in South Georgia
In response to ongoing wildfire activity in South Georgia, Troup County Fire Department has deployed assistance and equipment to help with fire suppression and...
Mayor Skip Henderson observes Earth Hour, the Internet reacts
Mayor Skip Henderson shared a lighthearted video in observance of Earth Day Wednesday, April 22, 2026. "I joined in on Earth Hour by flipping...
Trump reclassifies state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug in a historic shift
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's acting attorney general on Thursday signed an order reclassifying state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug, a major...
Senate Republicans block Ossoff amendment on insurance claim denials
WASHINGTON — Jon Ossoff said Senate Republicans blocked his amendment aimed at preventing insurance companies from denying or delaying medically necessary care during an...
How Trump’s order on mail ballots threatens Postal Service independence
(States Newsroom) - President Donald Trump’s executive order on mail voting would shatter decades of U.S. Postal Service independence intended to shield it from...
Buena Vista appoints first female police chief
The City of Buena Vista is proud to announce a new era in public safety and a historic milestone for our community. The Mayor...
LaGrange Police arrest teen for murder of 14-year-old
On April 11, 2025, at approximately 7:40 PM, officers with the LaGrange Police Department responded to a report of a shooting at 805 Monroe...
State of emergency, burn bans issued in response to south Georgia wildfires
(Georgia Recorder) — After the Georgia Forestry Commission issued its first ever mandatory burn ban for 91 counties in the lower half of the...
Mid-decade redistricting leaves House US remap stalemate after Virginia vote
(States Newsroom) — The race by each party to redraw U.S. House districts in their favor could be headed for a draw after Tuesday’s...
Calling all pimento cheese lovers!
The Masters golf tournament at Augusta National is history for the year, along with those fan favorite pimento cheese sandwiches at $1.50 each. If...