White House calls for stronger gun policy reforms in the wake of Lewiston shooting
(States Newsroom) — White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre called on Congress on Thursday to strengthen gun safety laws in the wake of the...
Baldwin City Council expected to approve millage rate Friday
The Baldwin City Council will meet Friday to certify the city's 2023 millage rate. The council announced earlier this month that the city will...
Baldwin hosts training event to keep kids safe on the road
The Baldwin Fire Department hosted a car seat safety check Tuesday afternoon in cooperation with the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS). The event...
Clarkesville man injured in overturned tanker truck crash in Gainesville
A Clarkesville man was injured Wednesday when the tanker truck he was driving overturned on GA 365 North in Gainesville.
State troopers responded to the...
Democratic state lawmakers renew call for full Medicaid expansion
(GA Recorder) — Democratic leaders in Georgia are calling on Gov. Brian Kemp to abandon a three-month-old Medicaid program that has been off to...
Arrest warrant issued for Maine shooting suspect who remains at large
A massive manhunt continues as local, state and federal law enforcement search central Maine for a person of interest after a mass shooting at...
Georgia DFCS gets scathing performance reviews at Ossoff human rights hearing
(GA Recorder) — The Georgia Division of Family and Children Services only met risk assessment and safety management obligations 16% of the time, according...
U.S. Senate committee advances Biden pick for Israel ambassador
(GA Recorder) — The U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee advanced Wednesday the nomination of Jacob J. Lew, President Joe Biden’s choice to be U.S....
Gainesville-based mortgage lender Homestar closing at end of year
Homestar Financial Corporation on Monday announced that it plans to close at the end of this year after 21 years in operation.
President and CEO...
Demorest child reunited with flight medic who helped save him
Last week’s Habersham E-911 Children’s Fun Fest brought a special reunion for two members of the community.
Atticus Khadayat, 2, of Demorest, dressed as a...
Cornelia secures grant for Tim Loves Tink mural project
Cornelia is one step closer to realizing its vision for a Tim Loves Tink mural at the Wells Street Underpass. The Georgia Council for...
Mike Johnson of Louisiana elected speaker of the U.S. House after three weeks of...
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — U.S. House Republicans on Wednesday voted for Louisiana’s Mike Johnson as speaker in a chamber that has been frozen for...