Experts eye tax changes ahead of Trump-era cuts’ sunset
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — The race to harness the tax code is in full swing as economists and advocates across the political spectrum view...
Missing camper in Rabun County found safe
The Rabun County Sheriff's Office says a teen who went missing from a wilderness camp in Rabun County has been found safe.
15-year-old Timothy Fuller...
Stephens County authorities seek help locating wanted man
The Stephens County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s help for any information that may lead to the arrest of Joel Eugene Keller, 38,...
USDA chief voices ‘deep concerns’ over U.S. House GOP farm bill’s nutrition cuts
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, on a call with reporters Wednesday, strongly criticized a farm bill draft written by U.S. House...
Wide scope of presidential emergency powers could be reined in by Congress this year
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — Senators from both political parties at a Wednesday hearing appeared to be on the same page about limiting presidential emergency...
Applications sought to fill U.S. District Court vacancy
(Georgia Recorder) — A federal judge who has presided over some of the most high-profile Georgia cases in recent years will take senior status...
Heavy police presence near Rabun County High School alarms residents
Passersby near Rabun County High School Wednesday afternoon grew alarmed when they saw a heavy police presence on GA 15/US 441. A video circulating...
GSP: Driver charged after rear-ending motorcycles near Clayton
State troopers charged a Winder man after they say he rear-ended two motorcycles near Clayton Wednesday morning, seriously injuring one of the bikers.
According to...
Habersham election returns: Palmer defeated, all other local incumbents win
Habersham County will have one new commissioner on the board next year. Bruce Palmer lost a three-person race for the District 1 seat in...
Fulbright wins Stephens sheriff GOP primary; sheriff runoff in Rabun
It was a big night for local elections in Stephens and Rabun counties as voters went to the polls to decide several key races.
Rabun...
Kelley, Turner, Ash and Bryant winners in White County primary
All but one of the incumbents in White County’s election process Tuesday were winners. White County Sheriff Rick Kelley, the incumbent, handily beat challenger...
Incumbents soar in low-turnout election
Athens-Clarke County residents will see four familiar faces returning to the ACC Commission next year.
In two of three contested races for the commission, incumbent...