Sunday July 6th, 2025 1:48AM

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Biden announces new aid for Syrian refugees
Vice President Joe Biden and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan emerged from a nearly four-hour meeting Saturday, offering no indication that the U.S. and Turkey had bridged their differences about how to deal with Islamic State fighters or Syrian President Bashar Assad.
5:42PM ( 10 years ago )
Obama immigration plan good for the economy? Opinions vary
President Barack Obama's expansive executive action on immigration is good for the U.S. economy - just not as good as partnering with Congress on broader reforms.
5:21PM ( 10 years ago )
Baldwin water advisory lifted
The City of Baldwin has discontinued the boil water notice that was issued at 6:40 pm Thursday for the Banks County residents on the City of Baldwin water system in the old 441 and SR 105 area.
12:47PM ( 10 years ago )
UI claims down 18 percent in Ga.
First-time claims for unemployment insurance (UI) in Georgia were down 18 percent in October, compared to a year ago.
11:00AM ( 10 years ago )
LTC nominates 16 students for GOAL Award; 3 from Hall Co. included
Lanier Tehnical College instructors have nominated 16 of their students for the Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL) competition, according to Kari Register, coordinator for the college
10:50AM ( 10 years ago )
Helen scrubs riverbank work due to lack of cooperation
Seven months after deciding to spend about $150,000 to repair an eroded riverbank containing an exposed sanitary sewer line, Helen city leaders have scrapped that plan.
10:02AM ( 10 years ago )
LCCA culinary arts students cook for Boys and Girls Club
Before leaving for their own Thanksgiving break, Lanier Charter Career Academy
7:44AM ( 10 years ago )
Dow, S&P 500 push further into record territory
Stocks pushed further into record territory Friday as investors welcomed a move by China to stimulate its economy by lowering interest rates.
4:38PM ( 10 years ago )
More Cosby shows canceled as more women allege assault
Stage performances by Bill Cosby in Las Vegas, Illinois and Arizona have been canceled as more women come forward accusing the entertainer of sexually assaulting them many years ago.
4:29PM ( 10 years ago )