Ken Stanford

A month has passed since Congress and President Barack Obama narrowly averted a New Year's "fiscal cliff" of tax hikes and spending cuts. Another fiscal crisis is less than a month away. But while the earlier cliff drew mounting levels of fear and panic, the massive spending cuts due March 1 are being viewed with resignation by many lawmakers.

The U.S. Postal Service has issued a Rosa Parks stamp on what would have been the late civil rights icon's 100th birthday.

The Senate took up the Violence Against Women Act Monday, seeking to remedy Congress' failure last year to extend and expand a law protecting women from domestic abuse while broadening its coverage to include Native Americans, gays and lesbians.

Maranatha Christian Academy (MCA) kicked off the celebration of 40 years in Christian education Saturday with over 200 alumni, teachers and friends.

In a nail biter, the Baltimore Ravens topped the San Francisco 49ers during the Super Bowl XLVII, during which a half-hour long blackout added to the drama. But in between plays there were 10 ads that stood out, according to those who tracked them for the Associated Press.

U.S. factory orders increased in December even though companies trimmed their orders for goods that signal investment plans.

Flowery Branch Mayor Mike Miller received the prestigious Certificate of Recognition from the Georgia Municipal Training Institute at the Georgia Municipal Association

A group of locals from the Helen area braved the cold and snow Saturday to show their support for Fasching, which is Germany's version of Mardi Gras. They tubed down the Chattahoochee River through the center of town.