ATLANTA -- U.S. Rep. John Linder is building a huge campaign war chest this year even though no Democrat has stepped forward thus far to challenge the four-term incumbent in 2000.

ATLANTA -- U.S. Rep. Charlie Norwood raised almost $250,000 toward his re-election campaign during the first six months of this year with no Democratic opponent even in the race.

ATLANTA - The need for more caseworkers in the Division of Family and Children Services means children under the watch of the agency are less protected, according to a report by the state Office of the Child Advocate.