Ken Stanford

Retired U.S. Army Col. James T. Palmer, commandant of cadets at the University of North Georgia, who has announced that he will retire from UNG at the end of June, was recently recognized with a commendation by Gov. Nathan Deal.

Center Point Executive Director David Smith is retiring March 25 after leading the Gainesville non-profit, which provides education and counseling to local youth and families, for nearly three decades.

Georgia's Republican House Speaker David Ralston says he doesn't favor another attempt to pass so-called "religious freedom" legislation that protects people acting on religious beliefs.

Northbound right lane closures on I-85 in Barrow County will occur Friday and Saturday nights as work continues on the I-85 widening project.

A Habersham County man is being held on one million dollars bond after being arrested on drug charges in North Carolina.

Hall County Democrats will meet Monday to hear a preview of the possible legislation coming up in the Georgia General Assembly which convenes Jan. 14.

People who live around Lake Lanier are reporting plenty of problems associated with the high levels of the lake caused by heavy rains and strong winds the last few days.

Now through April 1 is the time for Hall County property owners to file for Homestead Exemption, a Personal Property Reporting Form, sign up for an Agriculture Covenant or file a Taxpayer Return of Real Property.

The Thompson Mill Road bridge over I-985 will close to traffic for up to 21 days starting Thursday for repairs to damage that was caused by a vehicle that was too high to pass under it.