B.J. Williams

An overnight fire at the Hall County landfill on Overlook Drive kept firefighters and landfill personnel busy for hours.

Georgia joined a string of states moving to enact tough abortion restrictions when the state House passed a ban on most abortions after a fetal heartbeat can be detected.

A plan for the state to take over control of the Atlanta airport has passed the Georgia Senate, despite vociferous opposition from Atlanta officials.

Not surprisingly, the Lake Lanier Association has been keeping a close eye on the high level of Lake Lanier.

Just last week, the Hall County Commission voted to move forward with a plan to improve operations at the county-run animal shelter, and this week, the county announced details of its new Community Cat program as part of the overall plan.

The U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Reform wants extensive records on Georgia's 2018 election from Georgia's governor and Secretary of State.

Amid tears, gasps and handshakes, a Georgia House committee approved legislation Wednesday to outlaw abortion after a fetus' heartbeat can be detected, which is before many women know they are pregnant.

Georgia Lottery Corp. officials reported Wednesday that one Fantasy 5 jackpot ticket worth $150,000 was sold in Dahlonega for the March 1 drawing.

A Norcross man was arrested this week after he reportedly made threats against a Forsyth County Superior Court judge.

After almost a month's worth of repairs, the Gainesville Civic Center ballroom is set to reopen to the public on Friday, March 8.