Local/State News

The sounds are unique, the crowds are growing and the economic impact is vital; that's the annual Motul Petit Le Mans held at Road Atlanta.

The speed limit on Interstate 85 between Hamilton Mill Road in Gwinnett County and State Route 53 in Jackson County will be reduced Thursday.

After spending 20 years on the federal bench, U.S. District Court Judge Richard Story, who lives in Gainesville, said he will take senior status.

Overnight lane closures will continue through Friday on I-985 at the site of the new Exit 14, which is still under construction.

Senator Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., has appointed Alexander Presley Little, a high school junior from Gainesville, to participate in the U.S. Senate Page Program.

Franklin County Sheriff Steve Thomas confirmed late Wednesday night his office is investigating a Labor Day weekend death.

On Sept. 19, the Flowery Branch Police Department is sponsoring a day-long workshop on suicide intervention for local law enforcement.

"They promptly went into the lock-down procedure."

A popular pet store in Forsyth County announces plans to sell the business.

Four suspects from Buford are awaiting sentencing after they entered guilty pleas to running a phony sweepstakes scam that targeted elderly residents.