Johnson wins Trump’s endorsement to continue as U.S. House speaker
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — As U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson vies to keep his gavel, President-elect Donald Trump on Monday gave the Louisiana Republican...
Jimmy Carter is being mourned in his tiny hometown and around the world
PLAINS, Ga. (AP) — Johnny Jones found out about Jimmy Carter's deathwithin a matter of minutes. That's how it works in a small town,...
Georgia AG wants Trump administration to restrain rising migrant farm worker pay
(Georgia Recorder) — Attorney General and announced gubernatorial candidate Chris Carr is hoping a new administration in Washington will mean relief for Georgia farmers...
State funeral for Jimmy Carter will be Jan. 9
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — Funeral services of former President Jimmy Carter will span from Jan. 4 to Jan. 9, the Joint Task Force-National Capital...
After President Carter’s passing, his Atlanta-based center reflects on his enduring legacy
Much of former president Jimmy Carter’s legacy was forged after his time in the White House.
“The idea was to be able to focus on...
Georgia drivers see slight relief at the pump before New Year’s
Georgia drivers have seen a bit of relief at the pump ahead of what's expected to be record-high travel period on New Year's.
The state's...
Georgia leaders fondly recall President Jimmy Carter as humble peanut farmer, great humanitarian
(Georgia Recorder) — Flags will be at half-staff across Georgia and the United States for the next month in honor of former President Jimmy...
Jimmy Carter remembered as a ‘true servant-leader’
Jimmy Carter gained notoriety as the 39th president of the United States, but his legacy lies in his work dedicated to improving people's lives...
BREAKING NOW Former President Jimmy Carters dies at 100
ATLANTA (AP) — Jimmy Carter, the peanut farmer who won the presidency in the wake of the Watergate scandal and Vietnam War, endured humbling...
5 traffic fatalities reported in Georgia over Christmas
At least five people were killed on Georgia's roads during the long Christmas holiday, the State Patrol reports.
Fatal wrecks were reported in Villa Rica,...
Janet Yellen tells Congress US could hit debt limit in mid-January
WASHINGTON (AP) — Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said her agency will need to start taking “extraordinary measures,” or special accounting maneuvers intended to prevent...
Okefenokee Swamp moves closer to high-profile World Heritage designation
The Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge is a step closer to becoming a UNESCO's World Heritage site.
The U.S. Department of the Interior recently announced the...