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,...
White County Animal Control sees high rate of animals saved through adoption
White County Animal Control saw an almost 100% of its sheltered animals saved through adoption in the second quarter of 2024-2025.
Combined, over the past...
Second case of avian influenza confirmed in Elbert County
A second confirmed case of avian influenza has been detected in Northeast Georgia, according to Georgia's Department of Agriculture (GDA) and the U.S. Department...
Georgia legislators secure funding for vets
Georgia's U.S. senators have secured significant funding to support veterans.
U.S. Sens. Raphael Warnock (D-GA) and Jon Ossoff (D-GA) have announced $572,901 in federal money...
Local governments face staying in HB 581 or opting out
Local government officials across Georgia are grappling with whether to remain in the new constitutional amendment passed by voters in November or opt out...
How will the Georgia Legislature impose lawsuit award limits?
(Georgia Recorder) — Just a few days into Georgia’s 2025 legislative session, proposed new limits on lawsuit awards is a priority trumpeted by business...
Toccoa woman arrested after report of missing child
A Stephens County woman was arrested last week after she'd previously reported a child missing, according to the Stephens County Sheriff's Office.
Deputies responded to...
Habersham County offices delay opening Wednesday, Jan. 22
Habersham County administrative offices will delay opening Wednesday morning, Jan. 22, until 10 a.m., according to Public Information Officer Ashlyn Brady.
With the snow showers...