Ken Stanford

A judge - who says he "struggled" with it - sentenced a former Habersham County bank executive to 10 years in prison and nearly $6 million in restitution for using customers and family members in a fraud conspiracy that led to his bank's downfall.

Hall County Tax Commissioner Keith Echols says it's time for him to retire, so he will not seek another term in office.

Four-dollar-a-gallon gasoline has arrived in our area... for regular that is. Other grades have been four dollars and more for some time in places. But now it appears $4 is becoming the norm for all grades.

Consumers spent more on gasoline, clothing and autos in April, pushing retail sales up for a 10th straight month. But much of the gain came from a surge in gasoline prices.

Some Alabama poultry producers are struggling to decide what's next after devastating tornadoes that destroyed their operations and killed millions of chickens.

Jessica Colotl has always tried to keep a low profile - obeying the speed limit, making sure her lights work properly - knowing that a brush with law enforcement could lead to her deportation and cost her a college diploma.

The Boil Water Advisory issued by the White County Water Authority and City of Cleveland Tuesday has been lifted.

The number of Hall County students passing the state high school graduation test topped the state average in every category.

Georgia's long-held reputation as a draw for young professionals is on the line as those in their 20s and 30s appear to be looking elsewhere for opportunities.

The concept of the post World War II G.I. Bill is alive and well in Georgia s public colleges and universities and is receiving support from a new outreach effort,  Soldiers 2 Scholars (S2S). The goal of both programs is to help those in military service make the transition to civilian life by means of a college degree.