Ken Stanford

Another 100 houses are planned for Heritage Pointe Subdivision on the east side of Gainesville.

A Georgia nonprofit group says poverty, equity and fairness, the early learning workforce, student health and the special challenges of Georgia's rural schools are among the top 10 issues in education this year.

Dr. Allene Magill, executive director of the Professional Association of Georgia Educators and former schools superintendent in Forsyth County, died unexpectedly at her home Saturday.

The International Production & Processing Expo, better known to most north Georgians as simply "the poultry convention," returns to Atlanta Tuesday for a three-day run.

The University of North Georgia recently approved the founding of the Center for Healthy Aging to be established on the Gainesville Campus with a goal of providing educational opportunities and services to older adults.

Flowery Branch City Clerk Melissa McCain has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Georgia Municipal Clerks and Finance Officers Association.

The state climatologist says last year was the warmest year on record in Georgia.

Some lesser-known African-American role models will be in the spotlight next month when the University of North Georgia celebrates Black History Month on its Gainesville campus.

Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation is preparing to retire approximately $10 million to over 94,000 eligible current and former members through a general retirement of patronage capital, which includes a portion of the amounts assigned for 2001.