Ken Stanford

The U.S. Department of Education has granted Georgia an extended exemption from certain parts of the No Child Left Behind Act.

Emory University Hospital officials say there are plans for an American aid worker who has been diagnosed with Ebola to be transferred there for treatment.

A man who served more than 40 years as mayor of Gillsville, Henry House, has died.

U.S. stocks had their worst one-day drop since February as traders worried about weak corporate earnings and the looming end of economic stimulus from the Federal Reserve.

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is seeking written pledges of support from all political factions, including rival Hamas, before making any attempt to press for possible war crimes charges against Israel, senior officials said Thursday.

Ron Quinn, President and Chief Executive Officer of Peach State Bank & Trust, announced Thursday that Jamie Robertson has been promoted to Branch Manager and Banking Officer at the main office located at 325 Washington Street in Gainesville.

Anthony Williamson has been named president of Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) Braselton.