Kevin West

A federal court has ordered Georgia Power Company to pay four million to a whistleblower executive fired 12 years ago after raising questions about the company's management of nuclear power plants.

Republican congressional candidate Max Burns has decided he'll turn up for a live TV debate after all, even if Democratic rival Charles ``Champ'' Walker Junior doesn't show.

The Texas Rangers Thursday put lefthanded pitcher John Rocker on irrevocable waivers for the purpose of giving him unconditional release.

An attorney for soul singer James Brown thinks he can stop the sale of Brown's $400,000 home and the more than 60 acres of land in Beech Island where it is located.

A Wisconsin company recalling nearly three million pounds of ground beef sold nationwide released additional details Thursday about the contaminated products.

Welterweight champion Vernon Forrest of Atlanta, coming off two wins over previously unbeaten Shane Mosley, has signed a six-fight contract with HBO.

Federal health officials said Thursday flu vaccines should be readily available this fall, with no shortages like those in recent years.

Peachtree City south of Atlanta is known for its miles of golf cart paths.

The operator of a northwest Georgia crematory where authorities found 339 discarded bodies earlier this year has undergone knee surgery.

Hurricane Lili has hit land on Louisiana's south-central coast.