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DNR: 2 drown, several hurt in jet ski accidents over Memorial Day weekend

Memorial Day beach fun turned deadly on the Georgia coast after a man drowned at St. Simon's Island on Sunday. According to Glynn County Fire...

At least 11 killed on Georgia’s roads since start of holiday weekend

Traffic-related accidents have claimed at least 11 lives on Georgia's roads since the start of the long Memorial Day holiday weekend. The Georgia Department of...

Toccoa fugitive captured after intense manhunt

A Toccoa fugitive is back in custody after authorities say he cut off his GPS ankle monitor while under house arrest and went on...

Law enforcement out in force as millions hit the road

With the official start of Memorial Day weekend on Friday, law enforcement anticipates a busy summer travel season. According to AAA, an estimated 38.4...

Bill to help Purple Heart recipients unveiled ahead of Memorial Day

WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — A Washington state man's efforts to transfer his Purple Heart benefits to his children were the impetus for a bipartisan...

Class of 2024: ‘Keep trying until you win’

It was graduation night for the Habersham Central High School Class of 2024. The evening started out with some light sprinkles just before the...

PHOTO GALLERY: HCHS graduation

Family and friends filled the stands at Raider Stadium in Mt. Airy Friday night to watch the Class of 2024 graduate. Around 480 students...

2024 HCHS Lifetime Achievement Award presented to Dr. Aaron Scott

He was a member of Habersham Central High School's graduating class of 1991. Friends, teachers, classmates, and administrators gathered on Friday, May 24, to...

Medical staffing shortages result in ‘dire’ consequences

May is National Nurses Month, a time to reflect on the work nurses perform. Healthcare advocates are also hoping to draw attention to the...

Farm bill advances from U.S. House panel but faces a tough row to hoe

WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — Republicans moved their long-awaited new farm bill through the U.S. House Agriculture Committee this week, despite opposition from most Democrats...

Life in Motion: ‘I will miss here’

Habersham Central has been a central part of Jonathan Stribling's life. He graduated from the school in 1994 and returned 16 years later as...

Doctors urge U.S. Supreme Court to include abortion as stabilizing care under federal law

WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — Doctors from throughout the country posted a public letter this week, urging the U.S. Supreme Court to ensure health care...