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- Wednesday, June 19, 2013 Gainesville, Georgia
Archive By Author - Melissa Weinman
Audit shows Hall does OK during recession
Hall County has received the results of its financial audit for fiscal year 2010, which show the county has weathered the recession relatively well.
Bills would allow local voters to decide on alcohol sales
For years, Sunday alcohol sales have been an emotional, hot-button issue in Georgia, pitting religious leaders against business owners.
Counties may get more say when it comes to SPLOST
A new bill introduced into the Georgia House of Representatives may give counties more flexibility in how special purpose local option sales tax dollars are spent.
Hall considers keeping some county offices downtown
At its Thursday meeting, the Hall County Board of Commissioners contemplated keeping some of its departments in downtown Gainesville when it moves into the Liberty Mutual building later this year.
Fannin businesswoman named to transportation board
ATLANTA - Emily Dunn was elected Wednesday to serve as the next 9th District representative on the State Transportation Board.
Hall County may sell properties to raise money
Hall County is considering getting rid of its unused or unwanted properties to raise money. At Monday's Board of Commissioners work session, Commissioner Ashley Bell asked local real estate executive Frank Norton Jr. to talk to the commission about creating a more comprehensive inventory of the county's assets. "A lot of properties that are on tax liens that we have, we have a hard time getting rid of," Bell said. "I thought it would be ...
Hall commissioner Lutz files for bankruptcy
Hall County Commissioner Craig Lutz and his wife have filed for bankruptcy, and the South Hall commissioner said Monday he is working on a plan to repay his debts.
Commission agrees to Cedar Creek mediation
The Hall County Board of Commissioners agreed to the terms of mediation with the city of Gainesville over the Cedar Creek Reservoir Monday, selecting Chairman Tom Oliver and Commissioner Ashley Bell as the county's representatives.
Cool Spring Park’s demise divides board, Hall residents
A gift is not always as simple as it seems. When developer Cool Springs LLC gave Hall County 75 acres off Cool Springs Road, the Board of Commissioners voted to use funds from sales taxes and impact fees to develop the land into a park. But the park has proved to be a polarizing subject for county officials. Last month, commissioners voted 3-2 to suspend work on the park, believing the county could continue work ...
Graves: 'We have blazed our own trail'
U.S. Rep. Tom Graves has wasted no time carving out a name for himself in Washington. The freshman congressman from Ranger is just starting his first full term after serving out the remainder of Gov. Nathan Deal's term in the U.S. House of Representatives. "We have blazed our own trail in Washington, and we represent our district with a bold voice and serve on the committees and we speak up. We don't sit on the ...
Hall may raise ambulance fees to boost funds
Hall County could be raising the costs of ambulance services, a move that will put its charges in line with other counties and provide a boost to the county's general fund.
Ala. governor: Don’t build reservoirs
Negotiations in the tri-state water war may flow again soon after Alabama's governor said Thursday that Georgia shouldn't build new reservoirs.
Alabama governor says Georgia should stop building reservoirs
Negotiations in the tri-state water war may flow again soon after Alabama's governor said Thursday that Georgia shouldn't build new reservoirs.
Legislators hopeful about zero-based budgeting idea
After an unsuccessful attempt in 2010, Georgia legislators are hopeful that zero-based budgeting for state government will be implemented this year.
City, county put off Cedar Creek Reservoir mediation
Mediation originally scheduled for today between Hall County and the city of Gainesville over Cedar Creek Reservoir has been postponed because officials aren't prepared for the formal process.
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