Monday June 9th, 2025 2:22AM

Bryan Pirkle

Reporter
Bryan Pirkle
LISTEN: Local residents weigh-in on the current value of a college degree
A recently published survey showed that most respondents aged 22-26 did not feel "life-ready" upon graduation from high school and college, with 40% saying college did not prepare them for the real world. With tuition rates rising, student loans piling up and many technical careers paying more than ever before, is a college degree still worth all the costs and sacrifices?
9:36PM ( 8 years ago )
The Latest: FEMA opens centers in Georgia, North Carolina
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is opening emergency operation centers for people evacuating from areas expected to be impacted by Hurricane Matthew.
7:49PM ( 8 years ago )
Panel recommends 13 be considered for 3 Supreme Court seats
Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal will consider 13 candidates to fill three seats on the state Supreme Court
8:44PM ( 8 years ago )
Group protests local Staples over post office program
A protest group opposed to a post office program took to the streets near the Mall of Georgia encouraging passersby to boycott Staples, an office supply store chain.
12:00PM ( 8 years ago )
Boy, 6, dies days after South Carolina school shooting
A coroner says a 6-year-old boy has died days after he was critically wounded in a school shooting in South Carolina.
7:55AM ( 8 years ago )
Buford-area fire destroys home, displaces five
Although no injuries were reported, five people were displaced late Thursday afternoon after a Gwinnett County fire destroyed their residence.
9:06PM ( 8 years ago )
Georgia farmers hurt by drought eligible for loans
Federal authorities say Georgia farmers can apply for low-interest emergency loans to help cover some of their losses caused by a recent drought
8:35PM ( 8 years ago )
Congress rebukes Obama, overrides veto of 9/11 legislation
Overwhelmingly rejecting President Barack Obama's veto power, Congress has forced into law contentious legislation that would allow the families of Sept. 11 victims to sue Saudi Arabia.
8:55PM ( 8 years ago )
Congress adopts bill of rights for sexual assault survivors
A proposed federal bill of rights for survivors of sexual assault won final legislative approval Wednesday, sending it to the president's desk.
7:50PM ( 8 years ago )
Winder-area fire damages building, vehicles
A commercial fire southwest of Winder heavily damaged a building and several vehicles Monday night.
10:40PM ( 8 years ago )