U.S. Senate hearing on Interior nominee postponed until Thursday
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — Utah Sen. Mike Lee announced Monday he had postponed the confirmation hearing for two days for President-elect Donald Trump’s pick...
Clarkesville property owner charged with obstructing firefighters
A woman was charged with obstructing firefighters last week after she allegedly interfered as they tried to extinguish a fire on her property in...
Clarkesville business evacuated due to gas leak
Firefighters evacuated employees from a business on the downtown Clarkesville square Monday morning after a report of a suspected gas leak.
A 911 caller reported...
Warnock, Ossoff secure funding for EV charging stations in Athens
U.S. Sens. Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff, both of Georgia, have announced a investments in the expansion of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in...
Habersham agencies respond to multiple accidents on icy roads Sunday
Habersham County first responders took multiple calls of wrecks caused by icy road conditions Sunday, Jan. 12, though only one person was hospitalized.
At 1:19...
Vehicle flips after sliding on ice in Stephens County
On Sunday night, Stephens County deputies responded to an accident that left one vehicle overturned on its side.
At around 6:20 p.m. on Oak Valley...
2025 legislative session to address range of issues from IVF to gun laws
(Georgia Recorder) - Georgia lawmakers will return to the state Capitol Monday for the start of a new legislative session ready to champion their...
Georgia lawmakers set to debate school policies, from safety to 1985 school spending formula
(Georgia Recorder) — Georgia lawmakers return to work Monday in Atlanta. January 13 marks the beginning of the 2025 legislative session. The session lasts for...
Full Wolf Moon ‘eats’ Mars Monday night
The first full moon of 2025 is here and includes a lunar occultation of Mars! (An occultation is when one object blocks the view...
HabCo Schools closed Jan. 13; Supt. says students won’t return until road ‘conditions are...
After spending the afternoon Sunday checking local road conditions, Habersham County School administrators canceled Monday's classes.
"There are numerous roads still covered in ice and...
Vance says Jan. 6 participants who committed violence ‘obviously’ shouldn’t be pardoned
WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President-elect JD Vance says people responsible for the violence during the Capitol riot “obviously” should not be pardoned, as President-elect...
Biden to deliver prime-time farewell to nation on Wednesday from Oval Office
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will deliver a farewell address to the nation Wednesday from the Oval Office, five days before President-elect Donald...