Sunday October 6th, 2024 9:25PM

Ken Stanford

Contributing Editor
Ken  Stanford
Phone points illegal border crossers to water
A group of California artists wants Mexicans and Central Americans to have more than just a few cans of tuna and a jug of water for their illegal trek through the harsh desert into the U.S.
9:57AM ( 14 years ago )
Is the end in sight for free TV?
For more than 60 years, TV stations have broadcast news, sports and entertainment for free and made their money by showing commercials. That might not work much longer.
8:26AM ( 14 years ago )
Forsyth budget cuts holidays, 401k contributions
At a called meeting Monday, the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners adopted the county’s Fiscal Year 2010 Operating Budget which cuts paid holidays and the county's contributions to employees' 401k plans.
7:10AM ( 14 years ago )
New Year's Eve fetes set
Looking for a way to ring in the New Year away from the hustle-and-bustle of big city crowds? Well, there are plenty of alternatives in the Gainesville area.

6:55AM ( 14 years ago )
5 Ga. banks added as needing to improve
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation says five small Georgia banks have been added to the list of those needing to improve their finances and operations.
5:55AM ( 14 years ago )
Airline shares fall on worries over travel
Airline shares fell in Monday morning trading on fears that new security restrictions swiftly implemented following a botched attempt to blow up an airliner could curtail business travel on lucrative international routes.
11:45AM ( 14 years ago )
How about an ice cold swim to start 2010?
Looking for a different way to welcome the New Year? How about a plunge into the ice cold waters of Lake Lanier? Along with a number of other people?
11:32AM ( 14 years ago )
Napolitano concedes airline security system failed
Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano conceded Monday that the aviation security system failed when a young man on a watchlist with a U.S. visa in his pocket and a powerful explosive hidden on his body was allowed to board a fight from Amsterdam to Detroit.

9:55AM ( 14 years ago )
Shoppers spend a little more during holiday season
Holiday shoppers spent a little more this season, according to data released Monday, giving merchants some reason for cheer.

9:29AM ( 14 years ago )
Ga. gas prices up a bit
Christmas Week brought with it a slight increase in the price of a gallon of gasoline in Georgia.
7:40AM ( 14 years ago )