Mayors say bailout plan should extend to all local governments struggling in the economy   11/19/2008
ATLANTA - A bailout plan for cities pitched by Mayor Shirley Franklin, along with the mayors of Philadelphia and Phoenix, was not just a plea for those cities, but for local governments across the country struggling in the strained economy, Franklin said.

Bond will not seek re-election   11/19/2008
Veteran civil rights activist Julian Bond will not seek another term as chairman of the NAACP's national board, saying the time is right to "let a new generation of leaders" take over the century-old organization.

Retail revitalization   11/16/2008
A Woodstock shopping center that's suffered from a lack of commercial interest seems to be on the upswing.

Meters to decrease travel time   11/16/2008
Beginning on Monday, the Georgia Department of Transportation will start activating Interstate 575 ramp meters from exit 1 at Barrett Parkway through exit 7 at Highway 92.

Election spurs race threats, crimes   11/16/2008
Cross burnings. Schoolchildren chanting "Assassinate Obama." Black figures hung from nooses. Racial epithets scrawled on homes and cars.

Sen. Chambliss winning back conservatives   11/16/2008
EAST ELLIJAY - On Election Day, Republican Mark Chastain cast his ballot for Libertarian Allen Buckley in Georgia's U.S. Senate race.

Brothers in life, brothers in arms   11/16/2008
GAINESVILLE - The Martin brothers went off to war not knowing if they'd ever see each other again, and it was nearly two years before they were reunited on their family's farm.

Astronauts inspecting for damage   11/16/2008
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -Space shuttle Endeavour's astronauts unfurled a 100-foot, laser-tipped pole and surveyed their ship for any launch damage Saturday while drawing ever closer to their destination, the international space station.

Group aims to decorate graves   11/15/2008
With the community's help, it will be a festive Christmas for the fallen heroes buried at the Georgia National Cemetery in Cherokee County.

Towne Lake housing on hold   11/15/2008
New apartments in Towne Lake may be on hold for even longer.