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Culvert repair under railroad slowing traffic in Flowery Branch

When trains are present, drivers seeking to cross the railroad tracks at Atlanta Highway and Lights Ferry Road in Flowery Branch should expect longer waits due to culvert reconstruction.

April 19, 2013 | Lisa Laskey | Local


Cluster Showcase shows off student projects, activities

Spout Springs School of Enrichment on Thursday evening presented its annual Enrichment Cluster Showcase, featuring nearly 50 different activities students can choose to participate in over the school year.

April 12, 2013 | Lisa Laskey | Local


Enriched learning: Pilot program lets children choose what they read

In Susan Minton's third-grade reading class at Spout Springs School of Enrichment, children eagerly file in and select the book of their choice from the shelves filled with colorfully bound stories at the back of the room.

April 02, 2013 | Lisa Laskey | Local


Flowery Branch City Council addresses elections

Flowery Branch City Council voted unanimously Thursday night to contract with the Hall County Elections Office to conduct its 2013 municipal elections.

March 22, 2013 | Lisa Laskey | Local


Flowery Branch City Council signs off on request for annexation

FLOWERY BRANCH - City Council signed off Thursday night on an annexation request, clearing the way for Hollis Transport to expand its warehouse and gain greater access to sewer services.

March 01, 2013 | Lisa Laskey | Local


Gainesville entrepreneur builds better paddleboard

Brian Hollis has spent a lifetime on the water, in and around boats. As a child, he was tossed amid the wake on an inner tube and later at the end of a tow rope both on skis and barefoot. He's taught water-skiing to students from around the world, and he grew into boatbuilding, tooling a 40-foot-plus beast with three massive engines. As an adult, Hollis took the helm as a world and national champion ...

February 25, 2013 | Lisa Laskey | Local


Flowery Branch City Council OKs Hollis Transport annex

The Flowery Branch City Council approved on first reading an ordinance that would annex Hollis Transport, allowing the trucking business greater access to sewer services.

February 22, 2013 | Lisa Laskey | Local


Flowery Branch council OKs permit for care center

The Flowery Branch City Council unanimously approved a conditional use permit Thursday night for the renovation of a former day care center.

February 08, 2013 | Lisa Laskey | Local


Threat against high school a hoax, officials say

Officials determined Monday that a threat made against Flowery Branch High School was a hoax, but not before some 1,000 students were checked out of class after hearing about the message that morning.

January 28, 2013 | Lisa Laskey | Local


City planner to leave Flowery Branch

Flowery Branch planner James Riker will be leaving his role as that city's planning and development expert for the same job in Duluth.

January 24, 2013 | Lisa Laskey | Local


Flowery Branch council revisits emergency powers

Flowery Branch City Councilman Joe Anglin requested the city attorney's assurance Thursday night that there are safeguards against abuse of power by a mayor or council members during a state of emergency.

January 17, 2013 | Lisa Laskey | Local


Flowery Branch starts Mooney plant demolition

The start of demolition at a downtown Flowery Branch site is ushering in a new era in the city's revitalization, Mayor Mike Miller said.

January 08, 2013 | Lisa Laskey | Local


Flowery Branch gives mayor power to declare emergency

Flowery Branch City Council members Thursday night voted to grant Mayor Mike Miller sole authority to declare a local emergency.

January 04, 2013 | Lisa Laskey | Local


Flowery Branch votes to buy parcel in TAD deal

Flowery Branch City Council members Thursday approved acquisition of a combined 2.72-acre land parcel in a move questioned by a current Hall County commissioner and former council member.

December 07, 2012 | Lisa Laskey | Local


Buford zoning board approves annexing parcel

BUFORD - City of Buford Planning and Zoning board members gave the OK to a motion Tuesday night to annex into the city and rezone approximately 82 acres in Hall County situated along Frazier Road and abutting Interstate 985, accessible by Golden Parkway in Buford.

November 27, 2012 | Lisa Laskey | Local


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Norfolk Southern says heavy rains overwhelmed Flowery Branch culverts

Norfolk Southern officials said Tuesday that culverts in Flowery Branch were overwhelmed Sunday by the heavy rains that fell overnight.

May 22, 2013 | Lisa Laskey | Local


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