Georgia Senate passes bill to take lawsuit immunity away from so-called sanctuary cities
(Georgia Recorder) — The Georgia Senate passed a bill Thursday that would allow local government employees and officials in so-called sanctuary cities to be...
Traffic pattern shift for Hwy. 115 roundabout
The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) will shift traffic patterns at the new roundabout on Hwy. 115 in Demorest Friday morning, Feb. 14....
Vehicle crashes through Burger King in Lavonia
A vehicle crashed through a Burger King in Lavonia Thursday morning, causing extensive damage but no injuries, according to the Lavonia Police Department.
Multiple agencies...
Trump vow to dismantle Department of Education examined at nominee confirmation hearing
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — Education secretary nominee Linda McMahon was probed by U.S. senators Thursday about President Donald Trump’s plans to dismantle the Department...
Quakers, other religious groups ask federal court to block ICE raids at places of...
GREENBELT, Md. (States Newsroom) — A federal judge Thursday heard a request from eight religious groups to issue a nationwide injunction to block a...
Authorities seize large quantities of drugs, cash in Habersham
A week-long drug investigation resulted in the arrest of a Hall County man early Thursday in Habersham County.
Deputies took Jerald Dwayne Sanders into custody...
Search for new Habersham County Manager continues
The search for a permanent County Manager continues after two application periods have come and gone. In December, the Habersham County Commission appointed Finance...
Deeply divided U.S. Senate Judiciary panel advances Kash Patel nomination for FBI head
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — Kash Patel is one step closer to leading the Federal Bureau of Investigation after Senate Republicans with jurisdiction over the...
RFK Jr. confirmed as nation’s health chief
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. secured Senate confirmation Thursday to become secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, overcoming...
Brooke Rollins confirmed by U.S. Senate as secretary of Agriculture Department
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — Brooke Rollins was easily confirmed by the U.S. Senate on Thursday as the next secretary of the U.S. Department of...
Kemp names GEMA director
Gov. Brian Kemp has selected the next person who will head Georgia's Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency.
Kemp announced on Wednesday, Feb. 12, the...
Carnesville man faces drug charges after search of his camper
A Carnesville man is facing multiple drug charges after a tip led police to his residence on Sunday, Feb. 9, according Franklin County Sheriff's...