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Ken Stanford

Contributing Editor
Ken  Stanford
Opportunities at Hall County Parks and Leisure Services
Hall County Parks & Leisure Services has released its March & April Opportunities Guide.
11:30AM ( 12 years ago )
Report: Half trillion need to update schools
America's schools are in such disrepair that it would cost more than $270 billion just to get elementary and secondary buildings back to their original conditions and twice that to get them up to date, a report released Tuesday estimated.
10:32AM ( 12 years ago )
GOP budget takes aim again at Obamacare, Medicaid
House Republicans unveiled their latest budget outline on Tuesday, sticking to their plans to try to repeal so-called Obamacare, cut domestic programs ranging from Medicaid to college grants and require future Medicare patients to bear more of the program's cost.
10:27AM ( 12 years ago )
Braselton stands firm in opposing new name for Friendship Rd.
Without any discussion, the Braselton City Council Monday night unanimously approved a resolution declaring that the city will not recognize the new name for Friendship Road, Lake Lanier Islands Parkway.
10:06AM ( 12 years ago )
FCFD promotes 6, recognizes retirement
In a recent ceremony, the Forsyth County Fire Department promoted six personnel and recognized a retirement.
9:33AM ( 12 years ago )
Big Bad Wolf on trial in Piedmont children's play March 16
The Big Bad Wolf will huff, and puff and blow the audience away when Piedmont College students present
9:14AM ( 12 years ago )
Gov't fiscal outlook improving - but only for now
Despite constant budget wrangling and finger-pointing by the nation's policy-makers, the government's short-term fiscal outlook isn't all that bad. It's actually getting better - at least for now.
8:23AM ( 12 years ago )
Gainesville leads state in increase in UI claims
First-time unemployment insurance claims in Gainesville in January led the state compared to January a year ago.
11:06AM ( 12 years ago )
More commercial development planned along Park Hill Dr.
The Gainesville Planning & Appeals Board (GPAB) is being asked to approve a rezoning request that would clear the way for more commercial/business development along Park Hill Drive.
7:05AM ( 12 years ago )