Ken Stanford

The U.S. Postal Service could close about a dozen mail processing facilities in Georgia as part of a nationwide cost-cutting effort as it struggles with finances.

Third-ranked LSU earned a tough road win in their first SEC game of the season.

A group charged with reviewing a controversial program to identify illegal immigrants says the Homeland Security Department should use the program to target serious criminals who are in the country illegally instead of people accused of minor traffic infractions.

Clarkesville businessman Terry Rogers has announced he intends to seek the District 10 State Representative seat being vacated by Representative Rick Austin.

Nine Georgia schools, including Mount Yonah Elementary in White County and Big Creek Elementary in Forsyth County, have been named 2011 National Blue Ribbon Schools by U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan.

Officials say premiums will drop next year for popular Medicare Advantage insurance plans, while enrollment is on the rise.

Georgia recorded nearly 34,000 job losses in the past twelve months.

Dakota Meyer saved 36 lives from an ambush in Afghanistan and the former Marine will collect the nation's highest military honor at the White House on Thursday. While he is receiving the Medal of Honor, Meyer's slain comrades will be memorialized in hometown ceremonies at his request.

Consumers paid more for a range of goods and services last month, pushing up inflation and squeezing Americans' purchasing power.

Three finalists have been named for the vacant Jackson County Manager position.