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...
Permanent injunction issued preventing NIH cap on research payments, but appeal expected
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — A federal judge has issued a permanent injunction blocking the National Institutes of Health from implementing a policy that would...
Georgia gas prices climb in conjunction with national average
Drivers across Georgia are feeling the pinch at the pump as average gas prices continue to rise.
As of Monday, Georgians are paying an average...
Interim Habersham County Manager clarifies budget numbers, points out actual decrease
Last week, interim Habersham County Manager Tim Sims sought to clarify 2026 budget numbers reported by Now Habersham. The initial report compared the 2025...
Cornelia approves safety apparatus for officers
Cornelia's Police Department is expected to receive new safety equipment for its officers.
Funded through a public safety grant totaling $3,350, Cornelia's City Commission approved...