Ken Stanford

The University of North Georgia (UNG) has hired Dr. Andy Novobilski as associate provost for research and engagement and chief research officer.

Icy road conditions were reported in parts of north Georgia Friday morning where temperatures hovered around freezing before sunrise.

Arizona lawmakers wasted no time in pushing through their first priority of the 2015 legislative session, but the measure had nothing to do with the state's growing deficit and giant K-12 education shortfall.

Pope Francis issued his strongest defense yet of church teaching opposing artificial contraception on Friday, using a rally in Asia's largest Catholic nation to urge families to be "sanctuaries of respect for life."

French, German and Belgian police arrested more than two dozen suspects in anti-terrorism raids Friday, as European authorities rushed to thwart more attacks by people with links to Islamic extremists in the Mideast.

The Gainesville City Council and Mayor will hold a retreat Friday at the Fair Street Neighborhood Center.

House Democrats Thursday introduced their 2015 Legislative Agenda, announcing 26 legislative initiatives.

The stock market ended the day Thursday lower following weaker earnings from banks.

Duke University has canceled its plan to use the tower of its chapel for a weekly, amplified call to prayer for Muslims.