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Girl Scouts gather for reunion to mark the organization’s 100 years of existence

Girl Scouts from Hall County gathered Sunday at the Martha Hope Cabin to share stories, pictures, s'mores and campfire songs, and reconnect with other members of the organization.

October 30, 2011 | Meghan Schuler | Local


Families enjoy 1st Trick or Treat on the Trail event

Rock Creek Park overflowed with costumed kids and adults at the first annual Trick or Treat on the Trail.

October 30, 2011 | Meghan Schuler | Local


Lanier Chamber Singers celebrate 20th anniversary

The Lanier Chamber Singers celebrated their 20th anniversary Sunday with "Sing Joy," an 11-song selection that concluded their fall concert season.

October 23, 2011 | Meghan Schuler | Local


Kitchen inspections for Sept. 28-30

Sept. 28 Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar 1705 Browns Bridge Road, Gainesville Score: 100, Grade: A Inspector: Kathleen McDuffie Monkey Joe's 2283 Browns Bridge Road, Gainesville Score: 100, Grade: A Inspector: McDuffie China Gourmet 150 Pearl Nix Parkway, Suite E8, Gainesville Score: 93, Grade: A Napkins used to date foods laying on top of foods. Food handlers with watch and bracelet. Several pans and plastic containers stacked wet. Plexiglass shield over hot bar ...

October 22, 2011 | Meghan Schuler | Kitchen inspections


Friendship Elementary turns festival into healthy exercise

Friendship Elementary School pulled out all the stops Saturday for its first Wellness Fair. From bounce houses to auctions to free health screens, Friendship had it all. Principal Berry Walton began the festivities with a one-mile fun run, followed by several activities in the gym, including Xbox dancing video games and a prize auction. "We want to promote a healthy culture here in our community," Walton said. "Our goal is for our students to be ...

October 22, 2011 | Meghan Schuler | Local


Former Hall tax commissioner dies at 94

Former Hall County Tax Commissioner W. Byron Turk, 94, of Gainesville died Thursday. Turk began his post as tax commissioner Jan. 31, 1961. According to his former secretary, Mildred Pinson, Turk was wonderful to work with. "He was always effective in what he did and was always respected," Pinson said. One of Turk's most impressive actions as commissioner came during his second year in office, in the midst of segregation. A firm believer in equality, ...

October 20, 2011 | Meghan Schuler | Local


Gold Rush attracts 100K for weekend of entertainment

Dahlonega's Gold Rush Days celebrated its 55th year with talented artists and vendors lining the streets and enticing the crowd into their booths.

October 16, 2011 | Meghan Schuler | Engagements


Families share pain of loss, gain support at Rock Goodbye Angel event

Several candles lit the beach at River Forks Park and Campground as Rock Goodbye Angel held their second annual candlelight remembrance event to honor the lives of the infants lost to parents too soon.

October 15, 2011 | Meghan Schuler | Local


Sharing a good yarn

Knitting isn't just for the elderly any more. The Knitters at Grace Church took the Quinlan Visual Arts Center in Gainesville by storm - or rather, yarnbomb. The knitting group, lead by Judy Carpenter, fitted the metal horse sculpture outside the gallery with a custom saddle blanket, bridle and tail tassle, all done in regal crimson, purple and gold yarn. Yarnbombing is growing form of installation art where artists craft covers for everything from trees ...

October 09, 2011 | Meghan Schuler | Local


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