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Burned body found on Stone Mountain, GBI investigating

STONE MOUNTAIN, Ga. (AP) — Authorities are investigating the death of man whose burned body was found near the top of Stone Mountain outside...

Deadly shooting in Royston; suspect at large

ROYSTON, Ga — A woman is dead and another is being sought for murder following a Saturday afternoon shooting in Hart County. At approximately 4:49...

Fentanyl, prescription pills, and tens-of-thousands in cash seized in Toccoa drug bust

A tip to police led to the arrest of a 75-year-old Toccoa man who is now charged with drug trafficking. Authorities arrested Kenneth Jerry...

Trump sends detailed budget request cutting spending by $163 billion to Congress

WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — The Trump administration released significantly more detail about its budget request Friday evening, giving Congress the information it needs for...

Terry College Dean becomes UGA’s next VP

The University of Georgia has named a new senior vice president for academic affairs and provost. On June 30, Benjamin C. Ayers will move...

Clarkesville to discuss historic cemetery, millage rates at June 2 meetings

The Clarkesville City Council will hold its next council work session and regular meeting on Monday, June 2, with several key items on the...

Jon Batiste addresses SCAD Classe of 2025

Grammy Award-winning musician Jon Batiste addressed graduates of the Savannah College of Art and Design at the school's commencement ceremony on May 30. Speaking before...

Dem candidate for Georgia Public Service Commission challenges disqualification

(Georgia Recorder) — A Georgia Public Service Commission candidate will remain on the Democratic primary ballot after appealing a decision this week disqualifying him...

Demorest lifts Boil Water Advisory

Demorest has lifted its Boil Water Advisory for customers in over 90 neighborhoods. The advisory was issued May 29 as a precaution due to...

Musk departs White House but says DOGE will carry on; won’t comment on report...

WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — Billionaire Elon Musk said Friday he will continue to advise President Donald Trump despite stepping away from his official role...

Man arrested for crossbow assault near Minnehaha Falls

On Thursday, May 29, the Rabun County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO) and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation arrested Jack Thomas Harkins, 34, of Tiger, for...

Medical cannabis access, ‘fair’ tax policies and more on deck as study committee season...

(Georgia Recorder) — School may be out for the summer, but at the state Capitol in Atlanta, lawmakers are gearing up for their own...