Friday February 28th, 2025 10:10AM

Ken Stanford

Contributing Editor
Ken  Stanford
Tropical Storm Iselle makes landfall on Hawaii
The first storm in a one-two punch heading for Hawaii clamored ashore in the overnight hours Friday as a weakened tropical storm, while a second system close behind it strengthened and was on track to pass north of the islands sometime Sunday morning.
10:39AM ( 10 years ago )
UNG programs help adults returning to college
The University of North Georgia (UNG) is serving a growing number of adults who are interested in finishing their college degrees and provides a network of support, as well as online and evening classes, to help them accomplish that goal.
10:03AM ( 10 years ago )
Braselton BULLI schedule announced
9:24AM ( 10 years ago )
Strong storms cause problems in Hall Co., other parts of N. Ga.
Strong storms overnight and this morning caused problems in parts of Hall County and elsewhere in north Georgia.
8:55AM ( 10 years ago )
WHO: Ebola outbreak is a public health emergency
The World Health Organization on Friday declared the Ebola outbreak in West Africa to be an international public health emergency that requires an extraordinary response to stop its spread.
8:48AM ( 10 years ago )
Israel, Hamas resume fire after 3-day Gaza truce
Gaza militants resumed rocket attacks on Israel on Friday, refusing to extend a three-day truce after Egyptian-brokered talks between Israel and Hamas on a new border deal for blockaded Gaza hit a deadlock.
8:44AM ( 10 years ago )
GM issues third recall on SUVs that can catch fire
General Motors' troubles with safety recalls have surfaced in another case, this time with the company recalling a group of SUVs for a third time to fix power window switches that can catch fire.
8:39AM ( 10 years ago )
Poultry firms: Russia ban will have little impact on US
Poultry producers say Russia's decision to ban imported U.S. meat won't lead to a glut of the product because other countries are clamoring for inexpensive meat.
7:03PM ( 10 years ago )
CDC director: Scale of Ebola crisis unprecedented
The current Ebola crisis in West Africa is on pace to sicken more people than all other previous outbreaks of the disease combined, a U.S. health official said Thursday.
4:32PM ( 10 years ago )