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- Wednesday, May 22, 2013 Gainesville, Georgia
Archive By Author - Lee Johnson
Northeast Georgia Medical Center ranks in nation’s top 100 hospitals
Hospital patients in Gainesville will receive care that only 99 other hospitals in the nation can provide, according to a report from HealthGrades.
Students help build room for teacher’s autistic son
Some call it community service. Others call it charity. But for those who are a part of it, they call it as they see it: the right thing to do. Students from Gainesville High School have recognized what that means and have spent more than 25 hours making the life of a Gainesville family just a little bit easier. Four construction students at the high school, under the guidance of their teacher, Darrell Lucas, started ...
Brenau proposes development plan for area around mountains center
Brenau University's acquisition of the Georgia Mountains Center is estimated to pump about $40 million directly into Gainesville's economy.
Gainesville City Schools staff survey shows 'where the holes are'
School staff speaks up and the system listens. That is the way Gainesville City Schools tries to align its strategic plan, and it takes that very seriously. Earlier this month, 476 teachers, paraprofessionals, administrators, office staff and other school employees in the city system participated in an annual survey. The survey is used to identify improvements for the next school year. "It is extremely comprehensive," said Christine Brosky, the system's director of development. "It's aligned ...
Class Notes: Hall students ‘kick butts’ to be smoke-free
"The best way to have a smokin' smile ... is not to smoke." That is what a large group of Hall students are trying to relay to their peers as a part of the nationwide initiative "Kick Butts Day." The Students Working Against Tobacco, or SWAT, as they call themselves, in conjunction with the Boys & Girls Clubs, are taking pictures of nonsmoking smiles. The smiles are being used as the focal point for tobacco-free ...
Achievement gaps land Chicopee Woods, Gainesville Middle on state's ‘focus’ list
Two area schools have been named "focus" schools under the new statewide school accountability system.
Achievement gap lands 2 area schools on ‘focus’ list
Two area schools have been named "focus" schools under the new statewide school accountability system.
Gainesville High to add 2 advanced placement classes
Advanced placement students at Gainesville High School will have more options next year, thanks to two grants.
Da Vinci Academy students earn Photoshop certificates
It is never too early to start building a resume. From degrees to certifications to experience, every little bit adds up.
UGA researchers use area schools as study site
The University of Georgia has been running a study in local schools since the beginning of the year and hopes to see the effort come to fruition as it progresses.
North Hall family deals with diabetes
The alarm clock buzzes and a seventh-grade student groans and slides out of bed. The day begins: Take a shower; eat breakfast and head to school. It is a normal occurrence for an average middle school student. And remember, it is not easy to will a 13-year-old out of bed in the morning when the day consists of classes and not much else. Now, imagine this: Wake up; take your own blood, making sure your ...
First Impressions: 1st-year teacher gains confidence as year goes on
For first-year teachers, hitting a wall eight months into the school year is common. However, for World Language Academy first-grade teacher Staci Nix, it's nothing another cup of coffee each morning can't fix. "I'm tired, but I'm getting the hang of it now," said Nix, taking time to enter grades in the computer during her one-hour planning period. "I know what I'm doing now and I'm not so stressed out ... I'm having fun." Nix ...
Hall animal shelter plans new kennel for animals going North
Southern animals are getting a second chance up North, but they need some help getting there. The Hall County Animal Shelter provides area animals that opportunity through its transport program. According to Cindy Langman, program coordinator for the shelter, Hall County, like most of Georgia, has an overabundance of homeless animals. Northern states like Vermont, New York, New Jersey and Connecticut have a shortage, and people are lining up to adopt. "We have such a ...
Hall's unemployment rises; leaders plan events to help jobless workers
When it comes to job searching in today's economy, everyone could use a little help. The Georgia Department of Labor recently released a preliminary report of metro Gainesville's jobless rate, noting an increase from the previous numbers. According to the GDOL, the area's jobless rate rose from 7.5 percent in December of last year to 7.6 percent in January. The rate, however, is down 1.4 percent from a year ago. That is where area economic ...
Former Gainesville juvenile corrections officer jailed
A former employee of the Gainesville Regional Youth Detention Center has been charged with two felonies - both for alleged sex crimes against a 14-year-old resident.
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