Friday May 17th, 2024 3:08AM

Ken Stanford

Contributing Editor
Ken  Stanford
Ga. group plans gun violence rally at gun maker's Smyrna HQ
Demonstrators who say the national debate on gun control shouldn't focus only on assault weapons are gearing up to rally at the corporate headquarters of GLOCK Inc. in Smyrna.
8:02AM ( 11 years ago )
New England braces for major snow storm
A major winter storm heading toward New England may not be one for the record books, but even some of the nation's snow-hardiest people should proceed with caution, according to at least one expert.
7:46AM ( 11 years ago )
Obama to promote his agenda to House Democrats
President Barack Obama is promoting his second-term agenda to House Democrats, eager to keep them unified as a bulwark against a Republican majority on issues as diverse as the economy, immigration and guns.
7:44AM ( 11 years ago )
Iran's supreme leader rejects direct talks with US
Iran's supreme leader Thursday strongly rejected proposals for direct talks with the United States, effectively quashing suggestions for a breakthrough one-on-one dialogue on the nuclear standoff and potentially other issues.
7:39AM ( 11 years ago )
GHS parade, reception ready to roll Wednesday
The parade and reception honoring Gainesville High School's state championship football team will take place Wednesday afternoon, one week after the celebration was dampened by winter thunderstorms.
12:02PM ( 11 years ago )
Obama to visit Israel, first time as president
President Barack Obama will go to Israel in the spring, the White House said Tuesday, marking his first visit to the staunch U.S. ally since becoming president.
6:28PM ( 11 years ago )
Congress considers putting limits on drone strikes
Uncomfortable with the Obama administration's use of deadly drones, a growing number in Congress is looking to limit America's authority to kill suspected terrorists, even U.S. citizens.
6:25PM ( 11 years ago )
Business, labor join forces with White House on immigration
Unlikely allies, business and labor leaders joined in support of the White House's immigration overhaul efforts Tuesday while also launching high-stakes negotiations to overcome an issue that has split them before - creating a guest-worker program to ensure future immigrants come to the U.S. legally.
6:06PM ( 11 years ago )
Dow up 99 points as stocks rebound on home prices, earnings
The stock market bounced back Tuesday following a surge in U.S. home prices and signs of recovery in Europe's economy. Strong earnings reports also helped power the gains.
5:41PM ( 11 years ago )
NGCF accepting scholarship applications
The North Georgia Community Foundation (NGCF) is accepting applications for the scholarship funds it administers.
1:37PM ( 11 years ago )