Ken Stanford

The total farm value of poultry and eggs produced in Georgia decreased 18 percent for the 2002 production year, according to the Georgia Agricultural Statistics Service.

Another 200 apartments are proposed for Gainesville - these on the northside of town.

The funeral for State Representative Ralph Twiggs, who died Wednesday in Houston while undergoing treatment for cancer, will be held Monday.

Nearly 3,000 Jackson EMC customers in the Oakwood area were without power for about an hour Thursday morning.

About 150 people - students, parents, faculty and others - gathered around the flagpole at Lula Elementary School Wednesday morning to pray for their school and their country.

One Gainesville city council candidate feels the time has come for city annexation/rezoning requests to include a "growth impact statement" on schools.

The prison work release center in Gainesville apparently has survived the lastest round of state budget cuts.

About 100 people gathered Tuesday morning to kickoff the 55th United Way of Hall County Annual Campaign.

Gateway House, a Gainesville shelter for victims of domestic violence, will expand its fund-raising capabilities next month with the opening of a thrift store.

Lakewood Baptist Church plans to hold a 9-11 Commemoration Service Thursday morning.