Wednesday October 9th, 2024 10:31PM

Ken Stanford

Contributing Editor
Ken  Stanford
Bannister declares his innocence
The chairman of the Gwinnett County Commission Tuesday declared that he is innocent of a DUI charge.
12:30PM ( 14 years ago )
Consumer confidence tumbles in June
Americans, worried about jobs and the sluggish economic recovery, are having a relapse in confidence, causing a widely watched index to tumble in June and raising concerns about consumer spending in the critical months ahead.
11:52AM ( 14 years ago )
Court to hear challenge to employer sanctions law
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear an appeal from business and civil rights groups trying to overturn a 2007 Arizona law that prohibits employers from knowingly hiring illegal immigrants.
10:12AM ( 14 years ago )
Barrow Co. forms unit to reduce domestic violence
The Barrow County sheriff's office has formed a task force aimed at reducing repeat calls about domestic violence from the same home.
9:08AM ( 14 years ago )
Sarah Palin visits Ga. today
Former Republican Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin is paying a visit to Georgia to help raise money for a ministry serving those with special needs.
7:37AM ( 14 years ago )
Obama, activists to push on immigration reform
President Barack Obama is enlisting activists and labor leaders in a push for comprehensive immigration legislation that will showcase Republican opposition and include a speech by the president.
9:27PM ( 14 years ago )
Ga. stays out of eastern wind power group
Georgia officials say they want more information before they get involved in a plan to generate energy from windmills off the U.S. east coast.
12:02PM ( 14 years ago )
2 seek FBCC post
Qualifying for the September special city council election in Flowery Branch has ended with two candidates signing up.
11:06AM ( 14 years ago )
Justices extend gun owner rights nationwide
The Supreme Court ruled Monday that the Constitution's "right to keep and bear arms" applies nationwide as a restraint on the ability of the federal, state and local governments to substantially limit its reach.
10:30AM ( 14 years ago )
Relief from the heat?
This is likely to be the tenth straight day of 90+ temperatures in most of Georgia but north Georgia may get a break starting Tuesday.
10:23AM ( 14 years ago )