Copper Pot awning collapses; no injuries reported
The Copper Pot restaurant in Clarkesville is closed on Tuesdays. That's a good thing, considering no one was around when an awning fell off...
Habersham narrows search for next county manager to three candidates
A pool of candidates for the Habersham County manager position is down to three individuals.
The Habersham County Commission convened publicly at 4 p.m. Tuesday,...
Multiple agencies respond to control brush fires in White County
Two brush fires broke out in White County on Tuesday, March 25, prompting swift responses from multiple fire agencies to prevent damage to residential...
Social Security nominee vows service will improve despite mass firings, office closures
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Social Security Administration pledged Tuesday that if confirmed, he’d ensure Americans can access...
Florida Senate committee votes to repeal child labor restrictions
TALAHASSEE, Fl. (Florida Phoenix) — Teenaged Florida students would no longer be restricted by laws limiting working hours for teenagers under a bill moving...
National security officials insist no top secret info in leaked group chat on war...
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — National security officials grilled by Democratic senators Tuesday denied any wrongdoing by Trump administration Cabinet members who discussed plans to...
Rabun County wildfire holds at 200 acres as dry conditions raise concerns of spread
While there's been limited spread of the wildfire burning across 200 acres of Warwoman Wildlife Management Area in Rabun County, weather conditions in the...
Outdoor burning ban in effect in White County
White County's government has issued an outdoor burn ban until further notice.
White County Public Safety is urging residents to refrain from any outdoor burning...
Baldwin City Council will begin bidding process for paving projects
The Baldwin City Council discussed two paving projects at its council meeting on Monday, March 24, and approved the bidding process to begin on...
Commerce commuters to face delays, detours for roadwork
The city of Commerce has announced a series of streets to be paved beginning March 31 as part of ongoing infrastructure improvements.
The project...
Gainesville man faces ‘hundreds’ more charges in child sexual exploitation case
A Gainesville man, initially arrested late last year on child sexual exploitation charges, now faces over 400 additional charges after forensic analysis of seized...
Increased fire danger due to dry, windy weather
Now is not a time to do your outdoor burning. The National Weather Service has issued a special weather statement for Northeast Georgia and...