Ken Stanford

An Internet connection and a bunch of stolen identities are all it takes for crooks to collect billions of dollars in bogus federal tax refunds. And the scam is proving too pervasive to stop.

The Nasdaq had its worst day since 2011 as investors dumped biotechnology shares and other industries that have soared over the past year.

A grandfather in Winder has locked in an annual prize from the Georgia Lottery. Billie Wyckoff has won $104,000 a year playing the instant game "$2,000 A Week For Life."

Only one candidate qualified this week for a special election May 20 to fill a vacancy on the Lula City Council.

The East Hall High School "Viking" Marching Band members became stars of their own Disney show on April 5 when they entertained resort guests at the Magic Kingdom Park.

The head of the International Monetary Fund said Thursday the global economy is finally turning the corner after a deep recession but the recovery remains too weak.