Georgia farmers speak out on potential ICE raids prior to peach season
Many Georgia farmers say they rely on H-2A visa programs, which grants temporary legal status to vetted workers, who live out of the country.
Jones County government welcomes new tax assessors after months of contention
Following public dissatisfaction and a citizen-led petition, Jones County has appointed a new Board of Tax Assessors, signaling a significant shift.
Freyr Battery must repay at least $27 million to Georgia and Coweta County after nixed expansion
Freyr Battery must pay the state of Georgia back for a $7 million grant the company received to acquire its 368-acre site ...
Flu is so bad right now that schools across the country are closing
Schools around the U.S. are closing due to surges of flu and other illnesses which are sickening students and staff. Here's ...
Columbus Council debates opting out of new tax law. What’s at stake for taxpayers, city
While the Muscogee County School District already committed to opting out, city councilors want to hear more public input ...
Auburndale woman ‘savagely’ murdered; boyfriend in custody, police say
The Auburndale Police Department is investigating a death in the area of Alleria Court Thursday night. Police ask anyone with ...
Man charged with murder in Macon wants case dismissed, claimed he did not shoot victim
A man charged with murder in Macon, GA in 2023 wants the case dismissed, claiming he did not shoot the victim and is entitled to immunity. A man accused of murder in Macon in 2023 wants his charges ...
Douglas County commissioners approve data center plans with extra conditions
The Douglas County analysis of the project says tax revenue is expected to start at a level of $2.4 million per year in 2025 ...
Polk County Sheriff's Office squad car struck at intersection in Crookston
No injuries were reported after a Polk County Sheriff's Office squad car and another vehicle were damaged in a collision early Tuesday morning, Feb. 4. The crash took place at approximately 5:15 a.m., ...
Polk County School District closed down schools for two days due to rise in norovirus, flu cases
The school district said the closures allowed for a deep cleaning after it reported on Thursday that 761 students and 63 ...
Norovirus, flu prompted school closures in Polk County
The school district said the closures allowed for a deep cleaning after it reported on Thursday that 761 students and 63 school-level staff members were sick.