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- Wednesday, May 22, 2013 Gainesville, Georgia
Archive By Author - Lee Johnson
State outlaws synthetic marijuana, which carries potential dangers
Synthetic marijuana is illegal in Georgia - again. Last week, Gov. Nathan Deal signed into law a bill outlawing "all forms of synthetic marijuana." Senate Bill 370 - Chase's Law, in memory of Chase Burnett, a 16-year-old from Fayette County who drowned in a hot tub after smoking the drug commonly referred to "spice" - is aimed at successfully curbing a drug that has seen a rampant increase in usage, especially among young people. But ...
Law enforcement responsible for monitoring synthetic drug
The responsibility of monitoring and enforcing Chase's Law will mainly rest of the shoulders of local law enforcement.
‘Spice’ has potential to be deadly
Although synthetic marijuana is fairly new to the drug landscape and many of its long-term dangers are not known, many familiar with the drug and its consequences know the potential threats of use - even once.
A mother’s take on synthetic marijuana
The common, generic effects of drug use, whether synthetic marijuana or not, are no secret. Users disconnect from friends and families and become a shell of what they once were. And no one knows this better than a mother. Cindy Vance, mother of Ethan Vance, a resident at The 3 Dimensional Life, has been living it for years. At 14, Ethan began smoking cigarettes and marijuana. At 15, he started using meth and prescription pills. ...
Pump prices make spring break travelers think twice
The excitement of skipping town for spring break, whether headed to the mountains or the beach, heightens as Hall County families pack the coolers and load up the trunks.
With Mega Millions at $640 million tonight, jackpot hopefuls flock to stores
Ever dream of becoming a billionaire? Win today's Mega Millions jackpot and you are more than halfway there. An estimated $640 million is up for grabs in the record-breaking lottery drawing and people are coming out in droves to get a piece of the action. "I have a feeling it's going to be really busy as far as lottery sales go (today)," said Rhonda Reynolds, a clerk at the Chevron on Green Street. She says ...
Hundreds hopeful at job fair and career expo
The job market today may be down, but inside the Georgia Mountains Center it was booming. Hundreds of people filed in and out of the center Wednesday during the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce job fair and career expo, searching for opportunities to start or better their careers. "(The expo) is very helpful because right now the job market is very, very tough," said Elizabeth Bowers, an expo participant looking for employment. "This is a ...
Class notes: Lakeview wins another state literary competition
Lakeview Academy continues its dominance at the state literary competition, bringing home the title for the third year in a row - the fifth state championship in six years.
Florida athletes take on mentoring Oakwood students
Gainesville athletes are taking time to mentor students 375 miles away - in Oakwood. Every Tuesday morning, a small group of Oakwood Elementary School students spend time with athletes from the University of Florida. They are participating in C.A.M.P. Gator, a mentoring program that pairs athletes and nonathlete students with elementary and middle school students throughout the region via videoconferencing. The group spends around 30 minutes each week with its university mentors. For Oakwood it ...
Hall County school system taps into reserve funds
According to Superintendent Will Schofield, four years ago the Hall County school system's operating budget was about $217 million.
Actress Janine Turner visits Riverside with a message
A "Northern Exposure" star is getting some southern exposure in Gainesville while spreading her message about the current state of America.
Hall Schools may allow out-of-county students this fall
Hall County Schools could begin accepting out-of-district students by as early as this fall, if space is available.
Chamber to hold career expo Wednesday
Update the resume and get to the Georgia Mountains Center this week - area companies are hiring.
Few local school bus drivers fail random drug tests
Safety for students is a priority for school officials - it's preached in school systems throughout the nation.
Hall County warden to lead state board
A 23-year veteran of the Hall County Sheriff's Department has been named chairman of the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice.
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