Farm bill text released in U.S. House, setting up fight with Senate
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — The U.S. House Agriculture Committee Friday released the draft bill text of the long-awaited $1.5 trillion farm bill, which is...
Biden addresses ‘humanitarian crisis in Gaza’ at Morehouse amid growing tensions on campuses
(Georgia Recorder) — President Joe Biden renewed his call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and highlighted federal spending in historically Black colleges during...
Georgia among states with increase in drowning deaths since pandemic
Ahead of summertime recreation, health care leaders are encouraging safe swimming following a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Vital...
WATCH 2024 Mountain Laurel Festival Parade
Over 60 vehicles and floats made their way down Washington Street in Clarkesville, Georgia, on Saturday, May 18, 2024, during the Mountain Laurel Festival...
Photo Gallery: Mountain Laurel Festival
More photos from Clarkesville's Mountain Laurel Festival and Parade held on Saturday, May 18, 2024.
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Thousands attend 62nd annual Mountain Laurel Festival
One of Georgia's oldest hometown festivals marked another successful year Saturday as thousands visited Clarkesville. The 62nd annual Mountain Laurel Festival attracted people of...
Volunteers For Literacy’s Duck Race was the largest yet
Nearly 3,000 yellow rubber ducks floated down the Soque River at Pitts Park in Clarkesville on Saturday. The race, which raises money for local...
Rabun County pays tribute to service members and veterans on Armed Forces Day
Flag-waving children and adults lined the streets of Rabun County on Saturday to thank local veterans for their service. They turned out for the...
Clarkesville celebrates 62nd annual Mountain Laurel Festival today
The 62nd annual Mountain Laurel Festival kicks off Saturday, May 18, at 9 a.m. The day's festivities include a parade, family activities, and lots...
Social media post investigated, no school threat
The Banks County Sheriff’s Office says there is "no valid threat" to any of the schools in the county after investigating a disturbing social...
Driver with ‘oversize load’ banner on car arrested after brief chase in Clayton
Deputies arrested a 34-year-old man for dangerous driving after he recklessly drove through Clayton in a vehicle with an "oversize load" banner on it,...
Habersham County gang investigation leads to multiple arrests
A multi-agency gang investigation in Habersham County has resulted in the arrests of seven criminal street gang members and associates, the GBI says. The...