Is vaping the new ‘drug bust’? How Habersham Schools are bucking the national trend
HABERSHAM COUNTY, GA — Across the nation, school hallways have become the frontline of a new addiction crisis. What began as a "safe" alternative...
Lawmakers press for Epstein files briefing, as Dems release photos of his private island
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers is pressing Attorney General Pam Bondi for a briefing this week to review the...
Runway opens at Columbus airport after major construction
Commercial flights are officially back at the Columbus airport after several months of a runway construction project. Delta’s inaugural return flight touched down at...
Welfare check leads to grisly discovery in Lee County
On December 2, 2025, at approximately 8:00am CST, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office received a call regarding a welfare check on a family member...
Despite ICE raids and changing immigration rules, Fieldale Farms steers clear of trouble
The number of undocumented immigrants working in the U.S. meatpacking industry is some 23 percent, according to one accounting.
But not a single one of...
Senate panel floats proposal to create aid for Georgians who cannot afford college
(Georgia Recorder)- Georgia is one of the only states that does not provide needs-based financial aid for would-be students who struggle to pay for...
Mt. Airy approves alcohol ordinance amendment, swears in Wilbanks
MT. AIRY, GA — The Mount Airy Town Council on Monday unanimously approved an amendment creating a new farm winery license class and expanding...
Cleveland approves holiday pay boost for firefighters, advances council pay raise
CLEVELAND, Ga. — Cleveland’s part-time firefighters will now receive time-and-a-half pay when working holidays, following action by the city council Monday night.
City Manager Kevin...
Residents pack Cornelia meeting with sharp questions over annexation proposal
CORNELIA, Ga. — Concerned residents packed the Cornelia City Commission hall Tuesday night with questions about a proposed zoning and annexation request from Cook...
GDOT: Utility work to slow traffic on U.S. 441 in Rabun County
RABUN COUNTY, GA — Drivers traveling through the U.S. 441 widening zone in Rabun County should expect intermittent delays beginning Monday as Georgia Power...
Habersham County Sheriff’s Office warns of phone scams targeting inmate families
HABERSHAM COUNTY, GA — The Habersham County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) has issued an urgent advisory to residents regarding a recurring telephone scam in which...
Stephens County student arrested after bringing gun to school
TOCCOA, Ga. — A 16-year-old student was taken into custody Monday morning after the weapons detection system at Stephens County High School alerted staff...