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More families face difficult decision on eldery care

Before bingo games began at the Gainesville-Hall County Senior Life Center on Wednesday, staff and center attendees talked about what they were thankful for this year.

November 27, 2011 | Aaron Hale | Local


Residents concerned over dollar store plan

Lake Ranch Estates residents are fighting a proposal to the Hall County Board of Commissioners that would a put a Dollar General store at the front of their neighborhood.

November 25, 2011 | Aaron Hale | Local


Council aims to get word out on weatherization program

A Gainesville community group is raising awareness of a Northeast Georgia program focused on lowering the heating bill for low-income residents.

November 24, 2011 | Aaron Hale | Local


Gainesville increases streetlight funds

Journey, the classic '70s rock band, wrote a hit single about what happens "when the lights go down in the city."

November 23, 2011 | Aaron Hale | Local


20-year-old who rescues man from fire is 'angel'

Harold Johnson Jr. and his family know what they're thankful for this Thanksgiving. His name is Tray Ross. Ross pulled Johnson, a 76-year-old Gainesville resident who is blind, from his burning home at 1190 Purina Drive early Monday morning. His rescuer, a line supervisor at a chicken plant, gave up on a dream to become a firefighter so he could support his family. That didn't stop the 20-year-old Ross from using his training and an ...

November 23, 2011 | Aaron Hale | Local


Postal workers cry foul about cuts in hours

Off-duty U.S. postal workers were out to deliver a different kind of message on Monday outside the Flowery Branch Post Office.

November 22, 2011 | Aaron Hale | Local


Low lake levels not threatening supply yet

Water faucets never went dry during the 2007-2009 drought in Northeast Georgia. Despite some unusual measures, municipal public utilities that use Lake Lanier were able to pull enough water to meet demand. Thanks to new equipment and drought experience, public utility officials say they are even better prepared now if water levels drop uncomfortably low again. "I have to say, my blood pressure is a lot lower this time around," said Jonathon Heard, public works ...

November 21, 2011 | Aaron Hale | Local


Lake Lanier Islands puts focus on diverse attractions as lake continues to drop

While many tourist-related businesses around Lake Lanier are dreading economic impacts of water levels, Lake Lanier Islands Resort has one distinct advantage - diversification.

November 21, 2011 | Aaron Hale | Business


Mountains Center deal worries theater group

Drama for the Georgia Mountain Players, a nonprofit Gainesville theater company, is spilling off the stage and into City Hall.

November 19, 2011 | Aaron Hale | Local


South Hall residents discuss water treatment issues

South Hall residents aired their concerns about the past and future of water treatment in their community at a Hall County public hearing Thursday night.

November 17, 2011 | Aaron Hale | Local


Residents will get say on sewer facility

Hall County residents are invited to give feedback tonight about planned improvements to the Spout Springs Water Reclamation Facility on Spout Springs Road.

November 16, 2011 | Aaron Hale | Local


Gainesville OKs Sunday alcohol sales ordinances

Gainesville businesses and shoppers could get their first sip of Sunday alcohol sales on Dec. 11, pending a final vote from Gainesville City Council.

November 16, 2011 | Aaron Hale | Local


Hall schools may lose $3.5M in revenue

Hall County Schools is expecting it could lose more than $3.5 million in tax revenues this year after property tax appeals.

November 14, 2011 | Aaron Hale | Local


Interim principal appointed to Sardis Enrichment School

Sardis Enrichment School students get an introduction to their incoming interim principal today.

November 14, 2011 | Aaron Hale | Local


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