Friday April 26th, 2024 1:30AM

Ken Stanford

Contributing Editor
Ken  Stanford
Obama picks up 3 superdelegates, union endorsement
The movement of Democratic superdelegates to presidential hopeful Barack Obama gained steam Friday with endorsements from a union president and two congressmen, including one who switched his backing from rival Hillary Rodham Clinton.

11:33AM ( 15 years ago )
Math waivers approved for Hall, 20 other school systems
The state Board of Education has approved waivers to allow gifted eighth graders taking high school math classes this year to have their work count toward graduation.
9:19AM ( 15 years ago )
Consumers give stores some relief but still spend cautiously
Consumers gave some of the nation's retailers a little relief in April after months of dismal sales, gravitating toward less expensive discounters and wholesale clubs but generally still shying away from stores selling clothes and other non-necessities.
11:40AM ( 15 years ago )
Clermont man, oldest league bowler, dies at 106
The Hall County man who became the oldest league bowler in U.S. history has died.
8:29AM ( 15 years ago )
Perdue signs bills aimed at easing high-deductible access
Gov. Sonny Perdue on Wednesday signed a pair of bills aimed at making high-deductible health insurance plans more accessible to Georgians.
8:26AM ( 15 years ago )
Lt. governor says he will allow Senate vote on Sunday sales
Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle now says he's willing to let the state Senate act on a referendum that would allow voters to decide whether stores may sell alcohol on Sunday.

6:38AM ( 15 years ago )
Unemployment insurance claims up
First time unemployment insurance claims were up in Gainesville last month, as well as statewide.
6:09AM ( 15 years ago )
Search for missing man suspended until Friday
The Hall County Sheriff
5:21AM ( 15 years ago )
Law bans retailers from selling 'pot candy' to minors
Georgia retailers soon will be banned from selling candy flavored to taste like marijuana to children.
10:42AM ( 15 years ago )
Forsyth Co. teacher in an elite national group
A Forsyth County school teacher finds herself in an elite group of peers from around the country.
9:09AM ( 15 years ago )