Ken Stanford

Eight people escaped unharmed when fire broke out in a house in Buford Sunday morning.

Here is a review of the first week of the 2008 session of the Georgia General Assembly:

The pastor of an Albany church has been charged with first degree arson in connection with a fire that did severe damage to the church, the Georgia Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner's office said Friday.

A state House Republican said Friday he would bring impeachment charges against Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle if the Senate refuses to consider a dozen veto overrides the House passed on the first day of the legislative session.

President Bush, acknowledging the risk of recession, embraced about $145 billion worth of tax relief Friday to give the sagging economy a ``shot in the arm. ``

Thanks a grant from the Georgia Humanities Council, Girl Scouts in Northeast Georgia will spend a day learning about their world.

The number of permits issued for new homes in Hall County last year was about 500 less than in 2006.

The Arts Council "Jazz Depot...Evenings of Intimate Jazz" continues on Saturday, January 26, at 8:00 when Lynne Arriale returns to Gainesville.

Stephens County is one of the state

The Air Force's most advanced and expensive fighter jet - which is built in Marietta - is moving off the chopping block, at least temporarily.