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Multiple rabies cases reported in North Georgia

Two positive cases of rabies have been reported in North Georgia, according to District 2 Public Health. The first was found on Jan. 8 in...

Trump to send 1,500 troops to the U.S.-Mexico border

WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — President Donald Trump Wednesday invoked an executive order he signed on his first day in office to send 1,500 military...

Habersham deputies save woman stranded in 12 degree weather for hours

A potentially tragic situation took a positive turn early Wednesday morning when deputies from the Habersham County Sheriff’s Office located an elderly woman who...

Fire burns through Sweet Acres Winery in Alto

A fire destroyed Sweet Acres Winery in Alto on Jan. 22, according to Hall County Fire Rescue officials. Hall County Fire Rescue responded to reports...

Firefighters contain blaze in basement of Mt. Airy home

First responders blocked a portion of Tommy Irvin Road earlier today after a residential fire at a 2,000-square-foot Mt. Airy home. Multiple agencies responded at...

Habersham cities set joint meeting to discuss HB 581

All of the cities of Habersham County have scheduled a joint public meeting to discuss the effects of HB 581 on their communities. City...

First abortion-related bill pushed in GOP-led Congress blocked by Senate Democrats

WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — U.S. Senate Democrats blocked legislation Wednesday that would have established penalties for health care professionals who don’t provide medical care...

NGHS employees recognized for commitment to patients

Some frontline healthcare workers at Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) have been recognized for their commitment to improving patients’ experiences beyond just doing their...

Two students dead, one injured after shooting at Nashville high school

(Tennessee Lookout) — Two teenage students are dead and one is injured following a Wednesday shooting at Antioch High School in South Nashville, Metro...

Trump puts DEI staff on paid leave, guts environmental justice offices across government

WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — All federal employees in diversity, equity and inclusion positions are ordered to be placed on paid administrative leave by the...

Blairsville man arrested for drugs, other crimes

A Blairsville man was arrested for multiple alleged offenses after a traffic stop Tuesday, Jan 21, according to the Towns County Sheriff's Office. A Towns...

New allegations about Pentagon nominee Hegseth circulated to members of U.S. Senate

WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — New allegations of alcohol abuse and misconduct by defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth drew fresh scrutiny Wednesday about the veteran,...