Regional

Gooch sets sights on larger political stage

By Dave Williams and Keith Murden Capitol Beat News Service & The Dahlonega Nugget   Lumpkin County native Steve Gooch will seek the Republican nomination to run for Lieutenant Governor next year.

Georgia Legal Services offers lifeline to low-income residents

By Denise Etheridge White County News   People living below the poverty line generally can’t afford an attorney, even if they are about to be evicted or are having issues receiving their benefits. That’s where the lawyers at Georgia Legal Services Program can step in.

County Public Safety installs new generators

Staff reports White County Public Safety has completed the purchase and installation of new generators at several critical facilities throughout the county, greatly strengthening the county’s ability to maintain essential operations during emergencies.

Senate race opens political floodgates

Two groups got answers they’d been waiting for last week, signaling what was to come for their future. Catholics got their new pope. But Georgia Republicans are still waiting for their candidate now that Brian Kemp has said he won’t run.

School-safety bill clears State House

by Dave Williams  Capitol Beat News Service   A comprehensive school-safety bill prompted by last year’s school shooting in Barrow County passed the Georgia House of Representatives overwhelmingly Tuesday.
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Kemp stresses tort reform

by Dave Williams Capitol Beat News Service   The signs are clear as Georgia lawmakers prepare to resume the 2025 General Assembly session on Monday after a weeklong recess: Gov. Brian Kemp is making tort reform a high priority.
New Orleans Police Department along with other agencies are involved in an ongoing investigation regarding the attack that killed 15 people and injured dozens more on Bourbon Street on the morning of Wednesday, Jan. 2. WADE CHEEK/CNI NEWS SERVICE

New Orleans Police Department along with other agencies are involved in an ongoing investigation regarding the attack that killed 15 people and injured dozens more on Bourbon Street on the morning of Wednesday, Jan. 2. WADE CHEEK/CNI NEWS SERVICE

New Orleans Sugar Bowl postponed amid terrorist attack on Bourbon Street; rescheduled for Jan. 2

By Wade Cheek CNI News Service  NEW ORLEANS — Pregame jubilation and anticipation was abruptly displaced with horror and safety concerns in New Orleans prior to the 91st Allstate Sugar Bowl as a pickup smashed through a city street filled with New Year's partiers, killing 15 and injuring others.
U.S. Rep. Andrew Clyde has a Democratic challenger for the 9th District seat in Tambrei Cash.

U.S. Rep. Andrew Clyde has a Democratic challenger for the 9th District seat in Tambrei Cash.

Clyde, Cash vie for U.S. House seat

Andrew Clyde By J. Todd Truelove CNI News Service Republican Andrew Clyde, who represents Georgia’s 9th District in the U.S. House of Representatives, is seeking his third term in office.
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune.  A walking bridge crossing the river in downtown Spruce Pine, N.C., was significantly damaged when Hurricane Helene made its way through the community.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. A walking bridge crossing the river in downtown Spruce Pine, N.C., was significantly damaged when Hurricane Helene made its way through the community.

Spruce Pine, N.C., rallies together to do what they can to help

Downtown Spruce Pine, N.C., was completely devastated during Hurricane Helene as businesses and houses experienced destructive flooding and high-powered winds. Roads, bridges and railroad tracks collapsed and remain destroyed.
Elloree Chambers, center, addressed more than 200 students at Habersham Central on Sept. 20 in a stand against gun violence. Behind her stand fellow students Isaac McDougal, left, and Jack Garrett, right. SUBMITTED

Elloree Chambers, center, addressed more than 200 students at Habersham Central on Sept. 20 in a stand against gun violence. Behind her stand fellow students Isaac McDougal, left, and Jack Garrett, right. SUBMITTED

HCHS students walk out, protest gun violence

   More than 200 students walked out of class at Habersham Central High School on the morning of  Sept. 20 in a stand against gun violence in schools.