Kevin West

Georgia has a slightly higher percentage of nursing home residents with bedsores and physical restraints than national averages, according to new federal data on nursing homes released for consumers.

Warning of a possible shortfall, Governor Barnes' outgoing administration ordered deeper budget cuts throughout state government Wednesday and this time extended the curbs to teacher salaries and other educational needs.

Federated Department Stores Incorporated's earnings jumped to $106 million in the third quarter, up from three million dollars a year ago, but sales were flat as the retailer contended with the sluggish economy and plunging consumer confidence.

Colorado right-hander Jason Jennings and Toronto third baseman Eric Hinske won more honors Wednesday when they were picked for the major league rookie all-star team.

The Atlanta Police Department said Wednesday that a man linked to three killings in the Atlanta area has been taken into custody.

Former Valdosta State and Atlanta Falcons star linebacker Jesse Tuggle will be inducted into the NCAA Division Two Football Hall of Fame on December 13.

Four Democratic senators have switched parties in the week since Republican Sonny Perdue won the governor's race.

The city of Brunswick on Gerogia's coast has canceled its annual big-shrimp drop to welcome in the New Year.

The North Georgia Lady Saints suffered their first loss of the season Tuesday night, falling to Union University 89-71.

Police say a 15-year-old shot and killed himself accidentally while playing with a pistol he found at a friend's house.