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Advocates focus on foster needs

Juvenile stakeholders discussed better meeting the needs of Hall County's foster children in a meeting held Friday at the CASA Little House on Washington Street in Gainesville.

February 24, 2013 | Emma Witman | Local


Blended expo sparks business networking

Start-up entrepreneurs and familiar business faces alike mingled Friday at the Buy Local, Safe and Green Expo held at the Gainesville Civic Center.

February 23, 2013 | Emma Witman | Business


Survey shows Latino population surging

A new national survey shows the Latino population in the U.S. rose 47 percent from 2000 to 2011, but that's not as much as it rose in Hall County (69 percent) or in Georgia (102 percent).

February 23, 2013 | Emma Witman | Local


Hall: Battalion chief fired after domestic violence incident

A Hall County Fire Services battalion chief has been fired after a Feb. 7 domestic violence incident, according to a news release from Hall County.

February 22, 2013 | Emma Witman | Local


Dozens charged in DNR poaching sting in Ga. and NC

Forest officials in a multiagency investigation into bear poaching in Georgia and North Carolina served warrants on more than 80 people, concluding a four-year investigation into the criminal activity.

February 20, 2013 | Emma Witman | Local


Mother makes plea in daughter's death investigation

A grieving mother held on to her composure as she made an emotional plea asking anyone with information related to her teenage daughter's killing to come forward.

February 20, 2013 | Emma Witman | Local


Buy Local combines with Safe and Green

On Friday, The Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce will host its annual "Buy Local" business expo in conjunction with the Safe and Green Expo.

February 20, 2013 | Emma Witman | Local


Gas prices on the rise again

As gas prices have risen, so has consumer anxiety. The average of $3.72 in metro Atlanta is a 17-cent increase from a week ago.

February 19, 2013 | Emma Witman | Local


Illegal immigrants hesitant to report crimes

Fearing exposure to the legal process, undocumented immigrants in the area continue to underreport crimes, local advocates say.

February 17, 2013 | Emma Witman | Local


Chance radio encounter leads to free pet for fire victim

When Mary Crowe called in to a local radio station, she didn't expect her call to get through.

February 17, 2013 | Emma Witman | Local


One year later, Presidents Day stabbing awaits grand jury

A year after a Presidents Day weekend stabbing in Gainesville between a talent manager and a reality TV producer, the case has moved little.

February 16, 2013 | Emma Witman | Local


Gainesville plans study for new convention center

The Gainesville City Council took a major step Thursday toward opening the door to a new convention center.

February 14, 2013 | Emma Witman | Local


Drug investigators charge 7 men with trafficking

The Multi-Agency Narcotics Squad made a series of felony drug arrests Monday and Tuesday, arresting seven Georgia residents and netting more than $24,000 in street value of illegal drugs.

February 13, 2013 | Emma Witman | Local


Electronic catalog of items good for business, pawn shop owners say

Gainesville police say they are seeing results after an ordinance was passed in November requiring pawnbrokers to maintain an electronic database of items and sellers.

February 12, 2013 | Emma Witman | Local


Leaders keeping eye on juvenile justice reform bill

After tackling criminal justice last year in the legislature, state leaders now are turning their eye toward the juvenile system.

February 10, 2013 | Emma Witman | Local


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Articles By Author - Emma Witman


Shooting shocks area soccer league

A confrontation at a Sunday soccer game that left one man dead and another in custody has shocked area players, coaches and fans, a local coach said.

June 19, 2013 | Emma Witman | Local


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


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