Ken Stanford

Sen. Max Baucus on Wednesday released the much-awaited Finance Committee version of an American health-system remake - a landmark $856 billion, 10-year measure that starts a rough ride through Congress without visible Republican backing.

Work is progressing according on schedule on the latest Habitat High project, a three-bedroom home in North Hall.

Over 300 women are expected to gather Thursday night at 6:30 at the Gainesville Civic Center for the Power of the Purse, a celebration of the first anniversary of WomenSource and its service to our community.

Consumer prices rose slightly in August due to higher gas prices, another sign the weak economy is keeping inflation in check.

They'll be cleaning up, drying out and assessing the damage today following flash-flooding along the Ellijay River yesterday.

Joe Wilson's oldest son defended his father against a claim by former President Jimmy Carter that the congressman's outburst during a speech by President Barack Obama was ``based on racism.'' Meanwhile, Georgia's congressional delegation was split along party lines as the House voted to admonish Wilson.

The Food and Drug Administration approved the new swine flu vaccine Tuesday, a long-anticipated step as the government works to start mass vaccinations next month.

Downtown Suwanee is getting its own Web site. The Suwanee Downtown Development Authority will launch it Saturday in conjunction with the annual Suwanee Day festival.

The US poultry industry is closely watching the trade spat developing between the US and China over tariffs on tires and chickens.

Retail sales jumped in August, spurred by widespread gains beyond the increases of autos and gasoline that economists expected. And, a separate government report says wholesale prices soared 1.7 percent.