GA Power warns customers against scams and imposters
The state's largest utility provider is warning its customers against scammers and imposters. Georgia Power says there's been a recent rise in payment scams...
Gainesville man arrested following police standoff
A Gainesville man faces multiple charges following a 5-hour-long standoff with law enforcement Friday in north Hall County. Officials say Devon Mason Brannon, 36,...
Proposed $15-an-hour minimum wage would boost paychecks in the South
WASHINGTON — A gradual increase in the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour would increase the pay of low-income workers across the U.S....
Georgia lawmakers weigh ‘express lane’ for many uninsured kids to get Medicaid
Tens of thousands of uninsured Georgia children could gain a pathway to health coverage under a House bill moving through the General Assembly.
The legislation,...
Feds woo Georgia, other Medicaid expansion holdouts with billions
WASHINGTON—U.S. House Democrats are trying again to entice Georgia and other holdout states to expand Medicaid coverage with the prospect of billions of dollars...
Fulton prosecutor investigating Trump’s election call to Raffensperger
Fulton County prosecutors are launching a wide-ranging criminal investigation into attempts to overturn last year’s presidential election results in Georgia.
Fulton County District Attorney Fani...
Cornelia announces temporary road closure
South Main Street in downtown Cornelia will be closed from Foreacre Street to Front Street from 7 a.m.- 6 p.m. on Friday, February 12...
Georgia leaders agree to $1,000 bonus for most state workers
More than 57,000 state employees will receive a one-time $1,000 payment through this year’s mid-year budget.
Gov. Brian Kemp and the state’s highest-ranking GOP lawmakers...
Local first responders recognized for saving young woman’s life
Three Cleveland police officers and a Cleveland firefighter were recently recognized for their lifesaving efforts. Officer Denton Vaughan, Corporal Brandon Wood, Sergeant Brandon Landress, and firefighter...
State setting aside millions to help COVID-ravaged travel industry recover
In 2020, Macon officials did something unprecedented – they canceled the city’s annual Cherry Blossom Festival for the first time in nearly 40 years.
Losing...
Online sports betting could defy odds in Georgia
The odds are looking better for online sports betting in Georgia after a group of high-ranking state senators filed a bill Tuesday night that...
Tourism had big economic impact on White County in 2019
(Cleveland)- White County Chamber of Commerce today announced that the Georgia tourism industry generated $83.66 million in direct, domestic traveler expenditures in White County...