Dillard News

Governor Sonny Perdue today hosted the first meeting of the newly-formed water contingency task force and announced the business, government and environmental leaders from around the state that have agreed to serve on the group.

The jackpot for Friday's Mega Millions drawing climbed to $145 million after no lottery players matched all six numbers in Tuesday night's drawing.

Georgians across the state can learn the "how-tos" of agritourism. The University of Georgia Center for Agribusiness and Economic Development will hold three workshops across the state to help those in, or interested in, the agritourism industry.

Six teenagers face felony charges in connection with the attempted firebombing of the Wayah Bald Lookout Tower in Macon County.

Rabun County, located in the North Georgia mountains, is less than a four hour drive from Augusta.

The Georgia Department of Transportation plans to make U.S. Highway 441 a four-lane road from Clayton all the way to North Carolina, while also adding bike lanes and sidewalks.

Nominations to replace Chief Justice Leah Ward Sears on the Georgia Supreme Court are due this week, and so far 26 names have been submitted.