Monday October 14th, 2024 8:19AM

Ken Stanford

Contributing Editor
Ken  Stanford
Lumpkin schools certify all staff members in sex abuse prevention program
All certified staff members of the Lumpkin County School District have been trained in Darkness to Light's child sexual abuse prevention program, Stewards of Children.
10:15AM ( 13 years ago )
Police ask public's help in locating 'persons of interest'
Cleveland police Department have released photos of two men they say they are looking for in connection with entering auto and financial transaction card fraud cases they are investigating.
9:31AM ( 13 years ago )
Fewer people sought unemployment aid last week
Fewer people applied for unemployment benefits last week, a sign that layoffs are dropping and employers may be hiring more workers.
8:37AM ( 13 years ago )
NWS confirms two tornadoes in Gilmer Co. Monday
Survey crews from the National Weather Service (NWS), assessing damage Wednesday, say they found fresh evidence that two tornadoes tore across Gilmer County, where an animal shelter was destroyed and more than 100 homes damaged.
7:32AM ( 13 years ago )
Illegal immigrant protesters get community service
Seven illegal immigrants arrested while blocking a downtown Atlanta street have been instructed by a judge to perform community service because of their actions.
6:47AM ( 13 years ago )
Minivan driver injured in south Gainesville wreck
At least one person was injured early Wednesday when a minivan and a tractor trailer collided on the southside of Gainesville.
1:35PM ( 13 years ago )
Expert: Geography main contributor to Gainesvile tornadoes
The 1936 tornado that struck Gainesville 75 years ago Wednesday is the deadliest in a string of twisters that struck the area in the 20th Century.
11:29AM ( 13 years ago )
Jackson Co. fire under investigation
A fire that damaged a vacant house in Jackson County late Tuesday afternoon is being considered "suspicious" by investigators.
9:27AM ( 13 years ago )
Grant to help youngsters 'experience' great outdoors
The U.S. Forest Service (USFS) has awarded $50,000 to a program in Georgia providing youngsters more chances to experience the great outdoors.
8:31AM ( 13 years ago )
GCC approves relaxation of alcohol rules for May 5 event
The Gainesville City Council Tuesday night approved relaxing the city's alcohol ordinance to allow outside consumption of beer and wine on May 5 during a Cinco de Mayo celebration downtown, but the vote was not unanimous.
7:42AM ( 13 years ago )