Markets worldwide take another dive as Trump threatens higher tariffs on China
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — Global markets plummeted Monday for the third consecutive trading day since President Donald Trump announced his “Liberation Day” tariffs —...
Supreme Court permits Trump to use wartime law for deportations, for now and with...
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — The U.S. Supreme Court Monday said the Trump administration could continue for now to use the Alien Enemies Act of...
Four juveniles hurt when UTV overturns
Four juveniles were injured when the utility task vehicle (UTV) they were riding in overturned down a steep embankment, state troopers say.
The accident happened...
New juvenile court judges appointed for Mountain Judicial Circuit
Two new juvenile court judges have been selected for the Mountain Judicial Circuit.
Superior Court Chief Judge William Oliver announced Monday that Lori K. Pearson...
U.S. House scraps proposal for new-parent proxy voting
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson and Florida Rep. Anna Paulina Luna struck a deal this weekend to avoid a floor...
Banks County deputies’ conduct under question after remarks made in video
The Banks County Sheriff's Office has released a statement following a viral video that appears to show deputies allegedly using disparaging remarks about a...
Across Georgia, thousands gather for ‘Hands Off’ marches to protest federal government cuts
April 5 was a day for rallies across America.
More than 1300 "Hands Off" protests took place throughout the country on Saturday, including dozens here...
Two arrested for drugs, weapons in White County
Two individuals were arrested early Tuesday, April 1 after deputies executed a warrant at a residence on Cherrywood Trail in White County, allegedly uncovering...
GDOT projects in full swing in Rabun County
The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) projects in Rabun County are in full swing north of Clayton. The current project phases are expected to...
Mt. Airy will revisit ‘no through truck’ and ‘abandoned vehicle’ ordinances
The Mt. Airy town council will revisit two ordinances during its regular meeting on Monday, April 7.
The first ordinance to be considered is for...
Saye building one step closer to demolition after commission decision
ATHENS (WUGA) — A Northeast Georgia landmark faces demolition after the Athens-Clarke County Mayor and Commission voted to remove the historic Saye Building from...
Cornelia names replacement of Ward 3 planning commissioner
Cornelia has appointed a person to fill the Ward 3 seat of the city's Unified Planning Commission.
The seat was left vacant by former planning...