Ken Stanford

President Barack Obama is moving ahead with tough new sanctions aimed at squeezing Iran's oil exports after determining there is enough crude on world markets to take the step without harming U.S. allies.

Applications are now being accepted for the 2012 session of the Braselton Citizens Academy, a free six-month program providing participants with information about town departments, services and programs.

Forest Supervisor George Bain has selected Edward Hunter as the new District Ranger for the Chattooga River Ranger District of the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests.

U.S. consumers boosted their spending in February by the most in seven months. But Americans' income barely grew, and the saving rate fell to its lowest point in more than two years.

Jim Moore, Vice President and Agency Manager at BB&T Sidney O. Smith Insurance, has been named Chairman of The Medical Center Foundation Board of Trustees, filling the role previously held by the late W. Woodrow (Woody) Stewart.

The Jackson EMC Foundation, a charity funded by the electric cooperative

Lottery officials say they are increasing the MegaMillions lottery jackpot to $640 million, raising what was already a world-record prize.

Federal fire crews are racing to contain a 6-square-mile wildfire before high winds, record heat and low humidity return this weekend.

State lawmakers have approved legislation that allows a copy of the Ten Commandments to be posted in all Georgia government buildings and schools.

A big shift is happening in Big Oil: An American giant now ranks behind a Chinese upstart.