Ken Stanford

Despite state budget cuts, the long-awaited Bear Creek Reservoir boat ramp will open this spring.

Police descended on west Gainesville about 8:15 this morning following reports of a burglary and word that the suspect was on the run in the area.

Federal health officials say the salmonella recall now involves about 31 million pounds of peanut butter and peanut paste.

Lanier Tech is getting part of $123 million in grants being handed out by the U.S. Department of Labor.

Georgia Transportation Commissioner Gena Evans pleaded with state lawmakers for additional money to help close her department's budget hole.

In the aftermath of a fire that destroyed a Gulf Coast Italian restaurant, authorities not only charged the landlord with arson, but they learned the tenant - a former Buford, Ga., resident who barely escaped the blaze - has his own criminal past.

The numbers are in - and they show just what a dismal year 2008 was for homebuilders in Gaineville and across the country.

Caroline Kennedy withdrew from consideration for the U.S. Senate seat once held by her slain uncle, Bobby Kennedy, after a night of turmoil and uncertainty over her intentions.

An agency in White County that has provided help to unwed mothers is closing up shop and distributing its resources to three other agencies that provide similar services.

Gainesville State College received a $100,000 grant from a Wal-Mart foundation Wednesday morning.