Ken Stanford

The Georgia Emergency Management Agency says it will take a while to determine how much damage was done in Georgia by flooding from last week's heavy rains, particularly across the southern part of the state.

A branch of United Community Bank was robbed Thursday morning in Commerce.

A Barrow County man has been bused on charges of growing marijuana in his home.

New jobless claims fell more than expected last week, while those continuing to receive unemployment insurance set a record for the 11th straight week.

First time unemployment claims in March more than doubled over the same time last year in Georgia... with Gainesville leading the way.

A 14-member alliance of north Georgia governments and schools - including some in the Gainesville area - is expected to solicit bids this month for a bulk purchase of up to 24 million gallons of fuel, which could provide total savings of almost $1 million.

A Gainesville State College student is one of 20 community college students chosen for USA Today's 2009 All-USA Community College Academic First Team.

The state Ethics Commission has rejected the ethics complaint filed against Hall County Commissioners Tom Oliver and Billy Powell by Douglas Aiken of Murrayville.

It was a close call early Wednesday for a White County motorist when a pickup plunged down a 30-foot embankment near Helen.

The number of Hall County property owners seeking a partial payment schedule has increased this year with the worsening economy.