Ken Stanford

A storm has left numerous homes seriously damaged in north central Georgia.

Social Security's disability program is overwhelmed by so many claims that judges sometimes award benefits they might otherwise deny just to keep up with the flow of cases, according to a lawsuit filed by the judges themselves.

The Boston Marathon bombings cast a shadow Friday over the start of debate on legislation to remake the U.S. immigration system, as some Republicans argued that the role of two immigrant suspects raised questions about gaps in the system.

The United States is poised to significantly expand its non-lethal military aid to the Syrian opposition as European nations weigh easing an arms embargo to potentially supply the rebels with arms and increase pressure on President Bashar Assad to step down.

The Hall County Sheriff's Office (HSCO) received the "Most Creative Over" for its T-shirt design for Thursday night's Chamber Chase 5K at Riverside Military Academy.

During its March meeting, the Jackson EMC Foundation Board of Directors awarded $70,879 in grants, including $66,000 to organizations and $4,879 to individuals.

Under pressure over its long-standing ban on gays, the Boys Scouts of America is proposing to lift the ban for youth members but continue to exclude gays as adult leaders.

Gainesville's March for Babies, a March of Dimes fundraiser, is scheduled Saturday morning.

An uncle of the two suspects in the Boston bombings spoke to reporters late Friday morning, calling his nephews "losers" and urging the one now on the run from police to turn himself in.