Ken Stanford

The Hall County Landfill will be accepting old tires free of charge during "Tire Amnesty Days," Sept. 10 through Sept. 14 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Tavarez Holston, vice president of academic affairs at Lanier Technical College, is the new president of Georgia Piedmont Technical College.

One lucky feline is ending his summer much better than it started, with a new home and a new lease on life thanks to the people at the Hall County Animal Shelter.

The University of North Georgia signed an agreement Friday partnering with the Hilliard A. Wilbanks Foundation to supply a four-year scholarship for one student each year entering the UNG Corps of Cadets.

U.S. Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.) said Friday the city of Atlanta is "eroding public safety" by refusing to house federal immigration detainees in the city jail.

HALLCO Community Credit Union announces the addition of Lorie McGovern to its ranks in the role of Executive Vice President.

Actor Burt Reynolds, who died Thursday at the age of 82, got his big break in the movie "Deliverance," which was filmed in Rabun County.

In January Brenau University will begin enrolling students in a new hybrid Doctor of Education degree program with specializations in early childhood education, middle grades education, and leadership in higher education.

Overnight lane closures will continue through Friday on I-985 at the site of the new Exit 14, which is still under construction.