Ken Stanford

A former Georgia congressman is returning to the classroom at Kennesaw State University.

As cleanup continues from the storms that raked parts of northeast Georgia Monday afternoon, the National Weather Service (NWS) is warning of the possibility of more stormy weather this afternoon and evening in a number of areas, including Gainesville.

Georgia’s net tax collections for July totaled nearly $1.58 billion, an increase of $90.9 million, or 6.1 percent, compared to July 2014.

As a show featuring the art of caricaturist and animator Lenn Redman comes to a close, the Mason-Scharfenstein Museum of Art at Piedmont College will hold a reception from 5-7 p.m., Aug. 18, at the museum, with a talk by the artist’s son, Mark Redman of Oakwood.

The facilities manager of the Rock Eagle 4-H Center in Middle Georgia estimates that damage from a recent storm will result in up to $300,000 in repairs.

School systems in Georgia are struggling to provide parents and students with the school choice options they seek.

An Oakwood man, who was associated with the Northeast Georgia Medical Center for many years and was also active in the local Republican Party, has died.

The East Hall Community Center will be closed today due to septic issues.

Brenau University officials say the new sorority houses which have been under construction all summer will be ready when students return to the Gainesville campus later this month.