Demorest to hold called meeting and public hearing on May 12
The Demorest City Council will meet for a special called meeting and public hearing on Monday, May 12, 2025, at 7 p.m. Prior to...
Clarkesville eyes end to water theft through updated ordinance
The city of Clarkesville is cracking down on developers accused of stealing thousands of gallons of water by implementing a tougher ordinance designed to...
Driver charged with drug trafficking after traffic stop
Authorities say a routine traffic stop in Franklin County on Wednesday, May 7, led to the arrest of a Commerce man on multiple drug-related...
Cornelia moves forward with citywide park study
At its regular meeting on Tuesday, May 6, Cornelia's City Commission took another step to re-envision citywide parks after approving a comprehensive study aimed...
Trump names Fox News host, former judge Jeanine Pirro as top federal prosecutor in...
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Thursday that he is naming Fox News host Jeanine Pirro, a former county prosecutor and elected judge,...
One arrested, one hospitalized after single-vehicle wreck in Toccoa
A single-vehicle rollover crash on Mize Road near Smith Road in Stephens County that injured one person Thursday, May 8, led to the arrest...
‘Out of control’: Kristi Noem on defense over Homeland Security spending overrun
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — The top Democrat on a U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee panel Thursday slammed Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem for...
Agencies unite to reach White County’s homeless in first event
On Thursday, May 8, multiple North Georgia service agencies stationed at His Hands and Feet Ministries in Cleveland for a groundbreaking effort to support...
Puzzled senators question Trump’s FBI chief on nonexistent spending plan
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — The case of the missing Federal Bureau of Investigation budget request was on full display Thursday, when senators repeatedly asked...
Clarkesville green lights ordinance to prohibit camping on public property
With approval from Clarkesville City Council Monday, May 5, people could face potential fines or even arrest for camping on public property.
Clarkesville City Manager...
White County Chamber to host FLOST information meeting for businesses May 13
The White County Chamber of Commerce invites Helen business owners and operators to a FLOST informational meeting on Tuesday, May 13, at 6 p.m....
FEMA leader ousted, one day after publicly opposing agency’s elimination
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — The Trump administration has ousted the leader of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and replaced him with another official, States...