B.J. Williams

A former Emory University employee has pleaded guilty to federal wire fraud charges after she was accused of embezzling more than $317,000 in student fees and tuition over a two-year period.

Mercedez-Benz plans to lay off 259 employees as it shifts its U.S. headquarters from New Jersey to Atlanta.

Governor Nathan Deal is making the rounds in north Georgia Friday, signing into law bills passed during the 2015 legislative session.

Bill Turk, CEO and Founder of Pest Control Insulation, recently announced Stacy Harris as Marketing Coordinator for the company. In this role, Harris, will work with the company’s Marketing Manager to drive the company’s marketing efforts through multi-channel outlets.

Peach State Bank & Trust recently marked 10 years of operation at its annual stockholder meeting on Monday, April 27, the same date that the locally owned and operated bank opened for business in 2005.

A former Buford High School football player faces charges of felony murder and cruelty to children in the first degree in connection with the death of his girlfriend's 4-year-old son.

Barrow County Emergency Services recently received the newest addition to its fleet. A 2013 E-One Typhoon Rescue Pumper was purchased through the general fund and will be placed into service next week at Fire Station 5.

Gov. Nathan Deal has signed two bills that remove barriers to dual enrollment participation by struggling students with no plans to attend college and also those youngsters who are excelling in high school.

Presidential candidate Marco Rubio is slated to address Georgia Republicans at the party's state convention next month.

Wednesday was a day to celebrate the accomplishments of those who made the 2014 United Way of Hall County campaign a success.