Ken Stanford

State officials say they plan to move forward with major transportation projects despite the threat of a loss in federal transportation funding, by using $81.5 million in accrued state motor fuel funds and the sale of $130 million in previously authorized bonds.

President Barack Obama praised the new Sept. 11 museum on Thursday as "a sacred place of healing and of hope" that captures both the story and the spirit of heroism and helping others that followed the attacks.

Butterflies, rubber ducks and mountain laurel - and the festivals that go with them - are sure signs of spring in northeast Georgia, and all are returning this weekend.

Higher food and gas costs pushed up U.S. consumer prices in April by the most in 10 months, evidence that inflation is ticking up from very low levels.

The number of people seeking U.S. unemployment benefits fell to the lowest level in seven years last week, a sign the job market is steadily improving.

Heavy overnight rains led a central Georgia school system to call off classes as crews cleaned up downed trees and power lines across the state.