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Study names Hall one of the healthiest counties in Georgia

Hall County ranks as one of the healthiest in Georgia, according to a report released Wednesday by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

March 21, 2013 | Emma Witman | Local


Hubbard pleads not guilty in fatal summer boating incident

An Atlanta man pleaded not guilty to all charges, including homicide by vessel in the first degree, Tuesday in Hall County Court, according to county officials.

March 20, 2013 | Emma Witman | Local


Lawyers to compete again to help food bank

Local attorneys are preparing for the second annual Legal Food Frenzy to raise food and funds for the Georgia Mountain Food Bank.

March 19, 2013 | Emma Witman | Local


Police warn about illegal solicitors

The Gainesville Police Department is warning residents to be wary of door-to-door solicitors who without authorization use the department's name to acquire quick cash.

March 17, 2013 | Emma Witman | Local


Hero's dream comes true as Hall firefighter

When Tray Ross risked his life to save Harold Johnson Jr., 76, blind and trapped in the kitchen of his burning home, he embodied the mentality Hall County Fire Services seeks in its employees.

March 17, 2013 | Emma Witman | Local


Eviction leads to drug charges in Lula

Two Lula men were arrested on drug charges Thursday after Hall County officials found marijuana and other paraphernalia while enforcing an eviction notice.

March 16, 2013 | Emma Witman | Local


New Hall County fire stations could ease insurance pinch

Officials and residents are cautiously optimistic with the progress of two North Hall County fire stations.

March 16, 2013 | Emma Witman | Local


Grady Young Foundation celebrates 10 years

This weekend, the Grady Young Foundation will hold its annual golf tournament and Scholarship Gala.

March 15, 2013 | Emma Witman | Local


UGA student sees history in Vatican City

A Gainesville resident was in the right place at the right time Wednesday in Rome for a moment of historic and cultural significance - white smoke from the Sistine Chapel indicating a new pope.

March 15, 2013 | Emma Witman | Local


Hall sheriff adding a new position

Sheriff Gerald Couch is putting a new face out front at the Hall County Sheriff's Office.

March 14, 2013 | Emma Witman | Local


Kiwanis Club honors Roark with top award

Rhett Roark spent more than 8,000 hours over 16 years volunteering his time to coach youth baseball players.

March 13, 2013 | Emma Witman | Local


Fire chief looks to boost department's technology

Gainesville Fire Chief Jerome Yarbrough said the fire department is in the process of integrating more technology in daily operations.

March 10, 2013 | Emma Witman | Local


Sea Scouts retire more than 500 US flags in ceremony

With the help of eight young Sea Scouts, more than 500 American flags were retired Saturday morning at Memorial Park Cemetery in Gainesville.

March 10, 2013 | Emma Witman | Local


Yarbrough takes over Gainesville department after 28 years

Life wasn't always easy growing up in a single-parent household, Gainesville Fire Chief Jerome Yarbrough said, but he gives a lot of credit to the community for how he turned out.

March 10, 2013 | Emma Witman | Local


Gainesville police look to diversify

In an effort to diversify its force, the Gainesville Police Department is expanding its recruiting efforts, police officials said.

March 09, 2013 | Emma Witman | Local


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Articles By Author - Emma Witman


Supreme Court’s DNA ruling could alter state law

In 2011, citing Fourth Amendment concerns, the Georgia legislature gutted a Senate bill that would have allowed collection of DNA evidence upon arrest for those charged with felonies.

June 17, 2013 | Emma Witman | Local


New Hall fire stations set to open next year

Hall County has taken another step toward relief for North Hall homeowners suffering from skyrocketing insurance rates.

June 16, 2013 | Emma Witman | Local


Black History Society celebrates Emancipation Day

The first celebration of Juneteenth Day in Gainesville, sponsored by the Gainesville-Hall County Black History Society, was held Saturday afternoon at Midtown Greenway & Park in Gainesville.

June 16, 2013 | Emma Witman | Local


Citizens' Academy alumni unite to support sheriff’s office

Gainesville resident Luis Santos-Rivas took the Hall County Sheriff's Citizens' Academy as a curious new resident.

June 15, 2013 | Emma Witman | Local


Most drownings can be silent and difficult to notice

Like the undisturbed surface of Lake Lanier, sometimes drowning can be calm and quiet.

June 14, 2013 | Emma Witman | Local


Ga. Mountains YMCA leader leaving for NC job

The president and CEO of the Georgia Mountains YMCA is resigning to take a job as executive director of the Siskey YMCA in Matthews, N.C., a suburb of Charlotte.

June 11, 2013 | Emma Witman | Local


Probable cause hearing set for slaying suspect

A probable cause hearing is set for later this month after a Gainesville man made his first appearance Tuesday in Hall County Magistrate Court on murder charges.

June 05, 2013 | Emma Witman | Local


Motion denied, trial date set in 2012 boating deaths

A Hall County Superior Court judge Tuesday denied a motion to dismiss the case against Paul Bennett, who is charged with eight counts of homicide by vessel in a Lake Lanier accident that killed two Buford boys.

June 05, 2013 | Emma Witman | Local


Blood drive to honor disaster victims

The Hall County Sheriff's Office is teaming up with the North Georgia Detention Center and the American Red Cross to host a blood drive to honor victims of natural disasters both close to home and hundreds of miles away.

June 04, 2013 | Emma Witman | Local


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