Tuesday October 15th, 2024 2:30PM

Ken Stanford

Contributing Editor
Ken  Stanford
2 Georgia wildfires now mostly contained
Two wildfires burning in south Georgia are now mostly contained.
9:35AM ( 13 years ago )
Ga. among top 5 states for film, TV productions
Georgia is now among the top five U.S. states for film and TV production with more than 274 projects shot in the state since July 2010.
7:58AM ( 13 years ago )
Usually a job engine, localities slow US economy
In a healthy recovery, states and localities produce jobs, expand social services and help fuel the nation's economic growth. Then there's the 2011 recovery.
7:47AM ( 13 years ago )
Heat wave continues; drought worsens
The late-spring heat wave continues, with another week of above-normal temperatures expected across north Georgia.
6:58AM ( 13 years ago )
5 US troops killed by rocket, Iraq officials say
Iraqi security officials say that a rocket attack has killed five American troops in Iraq.
6:47AM ( 13 years ago )
2 boys killed in Athens wreck
Two 10-year-old boys are dead after a tractor-trailer rear-ended the car they were riding in near Athens.
3:53PM ( 13 years ago )
Services Mon. for poet, playwright, musician Harriet Woodcock
Graveside services will be held Monday for noted Gainesville playwright, poet and musician Harriet Woodcock, who died Thursday following an extended illness.
1:04PM ( 13 years ago )
Little info on farm labor in Ga. immigration debate
Weeks after Gov. Nathan Deal signed one of the toughest laws in the country targeting illegal immigrants, it remains to be seen if recent complaints about farm labor shortages represent a wider problem in Georgia.
11:14AM ( 13 years ago )
WCC chairman concerned about trash site construction bids
White County Commissioners were quite surprised at bids submitted for the construction of a new recycling and trash drop-off center, noting that they hope to trim the costs if possible.
9:44AM ( 13 years ago )
Farmers concerned about loss of workers
Georgia farmers are not the only ones in the country who fear that new immigration laws and policies could have a devastating impact on them.
7:15AM ( 13 years ago )