Kevin West

Brandon Farley, an amateur from Ansley Golf Club, shot a 5-under-par 67 Thursday to take a three-stroke lead in the 50th Georgia Open's first round, which was suspended after two weather delays.

Trades made Thursday before the 4:00 p.m. deadline for deals without waivers:

Bill Finch, the designer of Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium and Riverfront Stadium in Cincinnati, died Monday of a cerebral hemorrhage. He was 89.

The Hall County Board of Health in Gainesville will receive $50,000 from the government to help the health district prepare to provide comprehensive HIV primary health care services.

The Farmington Virus make their Connie Mack World Series debut Friday night when they face eight-time champion Cincinnati, Ohio, in the opening game of this year's series.

Wendy Ward and Karrie Webb are the first-rounds leaders at the Women's British Open.

In Sidney Moncrief's eyes, it's a good fit.

NASCAR officials announced Wednesday that all vehicles in the NASCAR Winston Cup Series, NASCAR Busch Series and NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series will require an additional fire-extinguishing cylinder solely dedicated to the fuel cell area.

May Department Stores Co. said Wednesday it will close 32 of its Lord & Taylor stores in 15 states and two other stores under different names, leaving about 3,700 employees without jobs.

Mike Skinner will take over as driver of the MB2 Motorsports Pontiac, starting with the Brickyard 400 this Sunday. He will replace Mike Wallace, who has subbed for the injured Jerry Nadeau since The Winston Open in May.