Senate investigative panel questions former Fulton County DA employee in Willis probe
(Georgia Recorder) — A former employee of Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis testified before a state Senate committee Thursday about her allegations that...
Forced sterilizations for people with disabilities decried by members of Congress
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — Three members of Congress introduced a resolution Thursday that’s intended to bring attention to the experiences and challenges people with...
Bipartisan border bill loses support, fails procedural vote in U.S. Senate
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — The U.S. Senate failed Thursday to advance a border security bill as both parties seek to hone their messages on...
Members of the U.S. Senate face a vote on whether they support contraception access
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — U.S. senators will go on record next month with whether they support legislation from Democrats that would guarantee access to...
Candidates react to White County primary results
CLEVELAND, Ga.- All but one of the incumbents who had opposition in White County’s election process Tuesday were winners.
White County Sheriff Rick Kelley, the...
Experts eye tax changes ahead of Trump-era cuts’ sunset
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — The race to harness the tax code is in full swing as economists and advocates across the political spectrum view...
Missing camper in Rabun County found safe
The Rabun County Sheriff's Office says a teen who went missing from a wilderness camp in Rabun County has been found safe.
15-year-old Timothy Fuller...
Stephens County authorities seek help locating wanted man
The Stephens County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s help for any information that may lead to the arrest of Joel Eugene Keller, 38,...
USDA chief voices ‘deep concerns’ over U.S. House GOP farm bill’s nutrition cuts
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, on a call with reporters Wednesday, strongly criticized a farm bill draft written by U.S. House...
Wide scope of presidential emergency powers could be reined in by Congress this year
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — Senators from both political parties at a Wednesday hearing appeared to be on the same page about limiting presidential emergency...
Applications sought to fill U.S. District Court vacancy
(Georgia Recorder) — A federal judge who has presided over some of the most high-profile Georgia cases in recent years will take senior status...
Heavy police presence near Rabun County High School alarms residents
Passersby near Rabun County High School Wednesday afternoon grew alarmed when they saw a heavy police presence on GA 15/US 441. A video circulating...