Ken Stanford

The White House told Congress on Thursday there's a need for more than $5 billion in additional disaster relief money, not even counting the billions that probably will be called for to help East Coast states hit by Hurricane Irene.

Extra counselors were available throughout the day Thursday at North Hall Middle School to provide needed support following the death of a 12-year-old 6th-grader at the school.

A report released by the Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education identifies 12 middle schools - including those in Lumpkin and Union counties - that are witnessing "great success" in preparing their students for future high school and beyond.

For the 10th straight year, Allen Creek Soccer Complex will play host to 54 teams in the largest youth soccer tournament in the Southeast.

State Rep. Doug Collins (R-Gainesville) has declared his candidacy for United States Congress in Georgia

Fewer people applied for unemployment benefits last week, a sign that the job market may be improving slightly.

The Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce and Forsyth County have announced a new initiative to build on its recent success as an attractive place to film.

A North Hall Middle School student was fighting for his life at last report after being critically injured in a traffic accident near the school early Wednesday.

Hall County Schools Superintendent Will Schofield is one of four finalists for the Georgia School Superintendent Association's 2012 Superintendent of the Year award.

The Justice Department took the unusual step Wednesday to try to block AT&T's $39 billion purchase of T-Mobile USA, arguing that the proposed merger would lead to higher wireless prices, less innovation and fewer choices for consumers.