Monday October 28th, 2024 6:23AM

B.J. Williams

B.J. Williams
USDA spending $3M to feed honeybees in Midwest
The U.S. Department of Agriculture will spend millions of dollars to help farmers and ranchers improve pastures in five Midwestern states to provide food for the nation's struggling honeybees under a program to be announced Tuesday.
7:17AM ( 10 years ago )
Hagel says US military must shrink to face new era
Looking beyond America's post-9/11 wars, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel on Monday proposed shrinking the Army to its smallest size in 74 years, closing bases and reshaping forces to confront a "more volatile, more unpredictable" world with a more nimble military.
7:13AM ( 10 years ago )
Ukraine: No new government before Thursday
The Ukrainian parliament on Tuesday delayed the formation of a new government, reflecting political tensions and economic challenges following the ouster of the Russia-backed president.
7:08AM ( 10 years ago )
Wintry mix possible in north Georgia mountains
Forecasters say a wintry mix of precipitation is possible across parts of north Georgia.
5:58AM ( 10 years ago )
Hall commissioners say no to public hearing for railroad crossing
A dangerous railroad crossing on Tumbling Circle in the Oakwood area will remain open, despite calls from both Norfolk Southern and the Georgia Department of Transportation to close it.
5:06AM ( 10 years ago )
Area senior adults plan trip to State Capitol
A group of 70 senior adults plans to board a double-decker bus Wednesday morning and head to Atlanta to talk to lawmakers about their concerns over programs for seniors that are facing budget cuts.
2:18PM ( 10 years ago )
State's largest school system announces plan to make up snow days
Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS), the state's largest public school system, announced Monday its plan for making up the seven days missed due to extreme winter weather in January and February.
1:22PM ( 10 years ago )
DeKalb police investigate child's death
DeKalb County police say a woman faces felony murder charges in the death of her young child.
12:22PM ( 10 years ago )
St. Simons Island beach to get more lifeguards
New safety measures are planned for the St. Simons Island beach.
7:31AM ( 10 years ago )
Ukraine issues arrest warrant for president
Ukraine's acting government issued a warrant Monday for the arrest of President Viktor Yanukovych, last reportedly seen in the pro-Russian Black Sea peninsula of Crimea, accusing him of mass crimes against protesters who stood up for months against his rule.
6:31AM ( 10 years ago )