Saturday August 2nd, 2025 8:50AM

Ken Stanford

Contributing Editor
Ken  Stanford
Both sides hunt support in background check fight
Republican opposition is growing to a bipartisan Senate plan for expanding background checks for firearms buyers, enough to put the proposal's fate in jeopardy. But the measure may change as both sides compete for support in one of the pivotal fights in the battle over curbing guns.
8:44AM ( 12 years ago )
Poetry & Art at Gainesville library
In celebration of National Poetry Month, the Hall County Library System (HCLS) will host "Poetry & Art" at the main branch downtown next Monday.
8:42AM ( 12 years ago )
Bipartisan bill would remake immigration system
The U.S. immigration system would undergo dramatic changes under a bipartisan Senate bill that puts a new focus on prospective immigrants' merit and employment potential, while seeking to end illegal immigration once and for all by creating legal avenues for workers to come here.
8:38AM ( 12 years ago )
Beatle-band, The Return, at Piedmont College April 25
You say you missed The Beatles when they performed at Atlanta Stadium 48 years ago? Well, Atlanta
8:33AM ( 12 years ago )
Free Suwanee concert Sat.
The Journey tribute band Departure will
8:28AM ( 12 years ago )
Work begins this week on $5M Winder street upgrade
Georgia DOT plans overnight work this week on SR 11/Broad Street in Winder.
6:14AM ( 12 years ago )
Close vote seen on background checks on gun buyers
A bipartisan Senate proposal to expand background checks for gun buyers gained the backing of one Republican and the potential support of a second Sunday as sponsors said the vote expected this week was too close to call.
6:04PM ( 12 years ago )
Local RC&D Council chosen for national wildfire initiative
The Chestatee/Chattahoochee RC&D (Resource Conservation & Development) has been chosen to participate in a new wildfire prevention initiative.
12:01PM ( 12 years ago )