Ken Stanford

President Barack Obama on Thursday tried to turn the tables on Republicans who have criticized his administration's response to last year's deadly attack in Benghazi, Libya, calling on lawmakers to approve his request to increase funding for diplomatic security.

Veteran Georgia state Rep. Tyrone Brooks has been charged in a 30-count federal grand jury indictment with mail fraud, wire fraud and filing false tax returns, U.S. District Attorney Sally Quillian Yates said Thursday.

Ten tornadoes touched down in several small communities in North Texas overnight, leaving at least six people dead, dozens injured and hundreds homeless. Emergency responders were still searching for missing people Thursday afternoon.

U.S. builders broke ground on fewer homes in April, one month after topping the 1 million mark for the first time since 2008. But applications for new construction reached a five-year peak, evidence that the housing revival will be sustained. Meanwhile, consumer prices also feel last month.

President Barack Obama tried to defuse a trio of controversies Thursday, pledging to work with Congress to ensure the IRS doesn't abuse its power, urging legislators to provide more money to strengthen security at U.S. diplomatic outposts and promising to seek "a balance" between national security and a need to protect freedom of the press.

Serenity Cellars, a producer of "Old World" wines in North Georgia Wine Country, announces the grand opening of its new tasting room.

Atlas Pizza, a long time Gainesville restaurant, announces the purchase of the two-story, 32,000-square-foot

Team USA is looking to improve upon its performance last weekend in the World Cup opener last weekend in Szeged, Hungary.

Hall County Parks and Leisure Services will close Laurel Park's public boat ramp Saturday for Hawgin' on Lanier events.

Plans are in the works for two projects in Forsyth County that would bring more than 500 new homes to the county.