Hall County Fire Rescue launches Arson Dog Program
A yellow Labrador retriever named Apollo is the newest member of the Hall County Fire Rescue team. Apollo is Hall County’s first accelerant detection...
Chief jailer to oversee operations following Rabun County sheriff’s arrest
Rabun County's chief jailer has been appointed to lead the sheriff's office following Sheriff Chad Nichols's arrest. Rabun County Sheriff's Public Information Officer Kevin...
An angry Trump pledges to appeal ‘this scam’ conviction as Republicans vow resistance
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — Former President Donald Trump, now a convicted felon, vowed to launch an appeal based “on many things” he considered unfair...
Biden urges Hamas to accept new Israeli ceasefire plan intended to end war
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — President Joe Biden announced a ceasefire proposal from Israel on Friday, saying the three-phase plan presented to Hamas represents the...
Rabun County Sheriff arrested, accused of sexual battery
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has arrested and charged Rabun County Sheriff Chad Nichols with sexual battery, public indecency, and violating his oath of...
Police identify suspect, victim in Gainesville murder-suicide
Gainesville police have released the names of a couple found dead from a shooting in a southwest Gainesville neighborhood. Authorities are investigating the May...
Hall County drug bust nets $120K in narcotics, investigators say
Two people were booked into the Hall County jail after a yearlong investigation into illegal drug activity in the area, according to a news...
Gainesville man arrested for teen’s murder
A 19-year-old has been arrested and charged with the murder of a 16-year-old girl from Gwinnett County.
The Gainesville Police Department reported on its Facebook...
Key dates, times, and locations for Habersham commission runoff
Habersham County voters will return to the polls on June 18 to settle the District 1 county commission race. A recount on June 3...
Free direct filing of federal taxes may be offered soon throughout the U.S.
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — Taxpayers across the United States could be guaranteed a free public option to file federal tax returns online as the...
Fisherman killed in freak boating accident on Lake Lanier
A Gainesville man died in a freak boating accident while fishing with his wife on Lake Lanier.
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources says 73-year-old...
State, federal officials applaud debut of Plant Vogtle expansion
(Georgia Recorder) — Officials with the U.S. Energy Department plan to celebrate the completion of Georgia Power’s controversial nuclear power expansion at Plant Vogtle...