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Kemp warns of special session to pass lawsuit limits, pitches income tax cut and...

https://www.youtube.com/live/jCCky53wpXU?si=EatIbwHRZhWSCJBt (Georgia Recorder) — In a speech focused on resiliency, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp warned of dark clouds ahead for the state’s economy if the...

Cleveland Council sets 2025 election date and qualifying fees

Although the Cleveland Municipal Election isn’t until November, the Cleveland City Council has set the 2025 qualifying fees and officially set the election date. During...

UNG welcomes 50 freshman cadets into the Corps

Just recently, from January 7-11, over 50 freshman cadets at the University of North Georgia finished their introduction to the Corps of Cadets for...

Kemp plans to exempt parents, guardians of young kids from Medicaid work

(Georgia Recorder) — Gov. Brian Kemp says parents of young children would no longer have to satisfy Georgia Pathways to Coverage’s work requirement under...

Late Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson honored by state senators for his service

(Georgia Recorder) — The late former Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson was honored Wednesday by the Georgia Senate for his work as a senator...

In farewell speech to nation, Biden warns of threat of ‘extreme wealth, power and...

WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — President Joe Biden issued a series of warnings Wednesday night during his farewell address to the nation, while emphasizing the...

Habersham County Schools will operate on 2-hour delay Jan. 16

After an unexpected four-day winter break due to Winter Storm Cora, Habersham County students are heading back to class on Thursday. Wednesday afternoon, county school...

Trump nominee for budget chief says president can withhold funding approved by Congress

WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to run the Office of Management and Budget appeared on a glide path to confirmation following...

U.S. attorney general nominee probed about Trump threats of vengeance, Jan. 6 pardons

WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — Former Florida Attorney General Pamela Jo Bondi remained on a smooth path to confirmation for the top spot at the...

Pro-Stacey Abrams groups fined $300,000 after admitting they broke Georgia campaign finance law

ATLANTA (AP) — The Georgia Ethics Commission voted unanimously on Wednesday to fine two advocacy groups that were founded by Democrat Stacey Abrams and...

Police work accident at Highway 365 and Old Rock Quarry Circle

Highway 365 at Old Rock Quarry Circle is now clear, according to the Stephens County Sheriff's Office. Deputies worked a wreck on the scene earlier...

One person hospitalized after wreck in Cornelia

One person was hospitalized after a two-vehicle collision in Cornelia Monday night, according to Habersham County Sheriff's Office. First responders from multiple agencies arrived on...