GDOT unveils plans for SR 17/SR 75 bridge replacement project
The Georgia Department of Transportation held an informational meeting on April 21 concerning the proposed replacement of the bridge over the Chattahoochee River on...
Baldwin announces called meeting Thursday, April 24
The Baldwin City Council has announced a special called meeting for Thursday, April 24, at 7:30 p.m. The meeting will take place in the...
Hall County gets New Solicitor General
Governor Brian Kemp has appointed Inez Grant as the new Hall County Solicitor General. In a news release issued Wednesday, Kemp says Grant will...
Ban on cell phones in Georgia’s early grades awaits governor’s signature
(Georgia Recorder) — There may be a lot fewer likes, comments and subscriptions coming out of Georgia schools next summer when a ban on...
Georgia Democrats propose legislation aimed to protect citizens from deportation
Georgia Senate Democrats say they will take action at the state level to attempt to protect U.S. citizens and those legally in the country...
Atlanta air quality gets failing grade in new American Lung Association national ranking
(Georgia Recorder) — The American Lung Association’s 2025 annual air quality index gives failing grades to Georgia’s population center for smog and air pollution.
The...
Trump signs education orders, including overhaul of college accreditations
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — President Donald Trump signed a series of education-focused orders Wednesday related to accreditation in higher education, school discipline policies, historically...
U.S. Senate Dems request report on cuts to Social Security Administration
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — A handful of leading U.S. Senate Democrats on Wednesday asked the Social Security Administration’s acting inspector general to examine how...
Republican state Sen. Bill Cowsert enters race to become Georgia’s next attorney general
(Georgia Recorder) — Long-time Athens GOP state Sen. Bill Cowsert has jumped into the race for Georgia’s next attorney general.
The seat is being vacated...
Property values projected to climb after countywide reappraisal
Overall property values could climb by an average of at least 18% as a countywide reassessment of residential, commercial, and industrial land throughout Habersham...
A pope of the people: Locals remember Pope Francis
Public mourning and tributes continue across the globe ahead of Saturday's funeral for Pope Francis. The Argentine pontiff passed away on April 21 from...
VA Secretary to speak at Piedmont University commencement
U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins will deliver the keynote address at Piedmont University's 2025 Commencement Ceremonies. The ceremonies will take place on...