Monday March 3rd, 2025 5:32PM

Ken Stanford

Contributing Editor
Ken  Stanford
Tons of aid in Philippines, but not where needed
The day after Typhoon Haiyan struck the eastern Philippine coast, a team of 15 doctors and logistics experts was ready to fly here to the worst-hit city to help. On Tuesday, five days into what could be the country's deadliest disaster, they were still waiting to leave.
8:18AM ( 11 years ago )
Medicaid is health overhaul's early success story
The underdog of government health care programs is emerging as the rare early success story of President Barack Obama's technologically challenged health overhaul.
8:16AM ( 11 years ago )
Most of central, north Ga. now under freeze warning, wind advisory
A freeze warning has now been issued for most of central and northern Georgia as arctic air approaches the region. A wind advisory has also been issued.
8:15AM ( 11 years ago )
Arctic blast, first 'taste of winter' headed to N. Ga.?
North Georgians are being told by the National Weather Service (NWS) to brace for a "big chill" the middle of the week - an Arctic blast that may bring the region its "first taste of winter."
11:26AM ( 11 years ago )
Arctic blast, first 'taste of winter' headed to N. Ga.?
North Georgians are being told by the National Weather Service (NWS) to brace for a "big chill" the middle of the week - an Arctic blast that may bring the region its "first taste of winter."
8:55AM ( 11 years ago )
Hall Co. property taxes due Dec. 1
Hall County officials are issuing a reminder that county property taxes are due December 1 if you wish to avoid a penalty.
8:42AM ( 11 years ago )
Comet ISON on track for an earthly visit
Whether it will be a spectacular holiday show or a bust depends on a lot of unknowns, but Earth is getting a heavenly visitor over the next few weeks - one that man nor beast has ever seen.
8:20AM ( 11 years ago )
No nuclear deal between 6 world powers and Iran
Talks on curbing Iran's nuclear program ended with no deal early Sunday after France objected that proposed measures didn't go far enough. U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said "significant progress" had been made on the remaining differences.
10:50PM ( 11 years ago )
Southern Co. may bid on Ga. solar project
Though it initially resisted expanding solar power in Georgia, Southern Co. now wants to build solar projects in the state.
6:12PM ( 11 years ago )
High death toll feared after typhoon slams Philippines
The central Philippine city of Tacloban was in ruins Saturday, a day after being ravaged by one of the strongest typhoons on record, as horrified residents spoke of storm surges as high as trees and authorities said they were expecting a "very high number of fatalities."
5:56PM ( 11 years ago )