Wednesday October 30th, 2024 11:14AM

Ken Stanford

Contributing Editor
Ken  Stanford
NE Ga. congressman defeats well-funded challenger
U.S. Rep. Paul Broun fended off his well-funded Republican challenger Tuesday, the second time in less than a year the physician has defeated an opponent backed by Georgia's powerful Republican establishment.

4:17AM ( 16 years ago )
Bell upsets Mack; court clerk race headed for a runoff
The third time was the charm for Ashley Bell: Bell defeated incumbent Hall County Commissioner Deborah Mack in Tuesday's Democratic Primary by a 16 percent margin.
10:58PM ( 16 years ago )
Audit: Ga. education official misspent $1M
Georgia schools Superintendent Kathy Cox is asking the state attorney general's office to bring civil and criminal charges against a former education official accused of misappropriating more than $1 million.
5:20PM ( 16 years ago )
Fire damages Chestnut Mtn. home
A fire late Tuesday morning temporarily displaced a Chestnut Mountain family.
2:07PM ( 16 years ago )
Bush: Troubled financial system is basically sound
President Bush said Tuesday the nation's troubled financial system is "basically sound" and urged lawmakers to quickly enact legislation to prop up mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
1:17PM ( 16 years ago )
N. Georgia lakes rise only slightly after rain
Water levels at Lake Lanier and Allatoona Lake showed only slight increases after recent rain in North Georgia.
10:02AM ( 16 years ago )
Bush lifts oil drilling ban, wants Congress to act
President Bush on Monday lifted an executive ban on offshore oil drilling and challenged Congress to follow suit, aiming to turn the enormous public frustration about gasoline prices into political leverage. Democratic lawmakers rejected Bush's plan as a symbolic stunt.
7:04PM ( 16 years ago )
New housing starts in Hall still in a slump
The number of new housing permits being issued in Hall County continues to run well-below previous years - a trend that began one year ago.
2:30PM ( 16 years ago )
Obama, McCain and their Hispanic outreach
Barack Obama and John McCain are working hard and sometimes fumbling in their efforts to court Hispanic voters who could swing November's presidential election.
8:42AM ( 16 years ago )
Army National Guard soldiers headed to Republic of Georgia
Georgia Army National Guard soldiers - some fron Gainesville - have flown to the Republic of Georgia for joint military exercises.
7:40AM ( 16 years ago )