Ken Stanford

A new survey suggests asthma in the U.S. may finally be on the decline. But the results are so surprising that health officials are cautious about claiming a downturn.

Gov. Nathan Deal has named J. Randall Frost, a Gainesville attorney, to the Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority

Fewer Americans sought unemployment benefits last week, as the number of people collecting jobless aid fell to its lowest level in more than six years.

Several senators grilled a Social Security official Wednesday on the agency's closing of dozens of field offices and reduced hours at those that are still open.

The Georgia Department of Driver Services says it's reaching out to commercial drivers whose federal medical certifications are past due.

Violence in Iraq is pushing U.S. gasoline prices higher, depriving drivers of the usual price break between Memorial Day and July Fourth.

Secretary of State John Kerry brushed aside criticism of Obama administration Middle East policy Thursday, taking exception to assertions Washington has been too passive in the face of surging terrorism in the region.