An event teaching people about dangerous weather and how to prepare will be held Feb. 11.

Children ages 6 and older made several winter-themed crafts at Thursday's Winter Wonderland at the Thomson-McDuffie County Library.

Leadership Columbia County members traveled to Atlanta to meet with local legislative leaders.

Construction started Friday on a specially adapted home for paralyzed veteran Sean Gittens.

Twitter @ColumbiaCountyHigh-speed Internet systems owned by local governments wouldn't be able to offer lower rates than private companies in the same market under legislation gaining opposition from mayors and commissioners.State Senate Majority Leader Chip Rogers said he introduced Senate Bill 313 on Monday to protect taxpayers and encourage private investment.

About 400 people are expected to participate Saturday in the Trot to Adopt at Blanchard Woods Park.

No one was seriously injured Friday morning in a three-vehicle Martinez crash.

Lady Antebellum received five nominations Thursday for Country Music Association Awards, including vocal group of the year, album of the year, song of the year and video of the year.

SPARTA, Ga. - A Hancock County grand jury decided that "no indictment be returned against anyone" involved in the Oct. 14 postgame fight between the Hancock Central and Warren County football teams.

Savannah Riverkeeper has filed notice that it will sue KaMin, LLC. On Thursday, Jan. 12, the agency filed a 60-day notice of intent to sue KaMin for illegal filling of wetlands and failure to properly permit ongoing cleanup operations.