Ken Stanford

An analysis of autopsies by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation has found a 10 percent increase in the number of prescription overdose deaths in 2010 compared to 2009.

For his many years promoting drug courts across the country, Judge John Girardeau of Gainesville has received national recognition.

Immigration data obtained by The Associated Press shows that huge increases in deportations of people who broke traffic or immigration laws or drove drunk helped the Obama administration set a record last year for the number of criminal immigrants forced to leave.

Six Hall County schools and four in the Gainesville School System failed to make Adequately Yearly Progress (AYP) this year, according to a report released by the state Thursday.

The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for portions of east-central and northeast Georgia.

A team from Gainesville will play tonight for the state Little League title.

Pentagon chief Leon Panetta has decided to end the ban on gays serving openly in the armed services and certify that repealing the 17-year-old prohibition will not hurt the military's ability to fight, officials said Thursday.

A coalition of Alabama civil rights groups is asking a federal judge to block a tough new state law cracking down on illegal immigration from taking effect Sept. 1.

The boys and girls of Eagle Ranch spent a fun summer day Wednesday with players and staff of the Gwinnett Braves. Ranch boys enjoyed canoeing and fishing, while the girls explored their creativity making jewelry.

Piedmont College in Athens will begin offering Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degrees with the start of the fall 2011 semester.