Ken Stanford

The CIA's secret interrogation program amounted to torture for some of the 14 "high-value detainees" held by the agency, according to published excerpts of an internal 2006 report by the International Committee of the Red Cross.

President Barack Obama declared Monday that insurance giant American International Group is in financial straits because of "recklessness and greed" and said he intends to stop it from paying out millions in executive bonuses.

The Forsyth County Commission has agreed to participate in a Toilet Rebate Program with the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District (MNGWPD).

Despite all of the rain and snow that's fallen over the last few weeks, Assistant State Climatologist Pam Knox says stream flows are still well below normal.

America's detention system for immigrants has mushroomed in the last decade, a costly building boom that was supposed to sweep up criminals and ensure that undocumented immigrants were quickly shown the door.

The Sprint Canoe/Kayak program at the Lanier Canoe & Kayak Club in Gainesville was recognized by Gov. Sonny Perdue recently at the state Capitol.

Five cities in Gwinnett County are stopping the use of red light cameras at busy intersections, saying they are too costly even though they have reduced accidents.

The Hall County Schools System will send competitors to its third annual World Language Bowl Friday, hosted this year by Gainesville State College.

Friday was the final day for early and advance voting in Gainesville for next Tuesday's SPLOST referendum with about 2,000 votes cast.

Friday was the final day for early and advance voting in Gainesville for next Tuesday's SPLOST referendum with about 2,000 votes cast.