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- Monday, May 20, 2013 Gainesville, Georgia
Archive By Author - Sarah Mueller
County says Gainesville has until May 10 to apply for bus funds
Richard Mecum, Hall County Board of Commissioners chairman, said the county won't lose the grant funds to operate the Red Rabbit fixed-route bus service if the Georgia Department of Transportation receives an application by May 10.
Sen. Miller gives legislative overview
Sen. Butch Miller, R-Gainesville, wove jokes and entertaining remarks with serious answers on policy issues at Thursday's Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce luncheon.
Commissioners won’t vote again on Red Rabbit funds
Hall County commissioners said Wednesday night they will not take a second vote to accept federal money to continue operating the Red Rabbit fixed-route bus service.
Self-contained classrooms help students with autism
Reagan Floyd was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and a mild intellectual delay when she was about 2 years old.
Commissioners discuss Red Rabbit options
Hall County commissioners discussed two options Monday afternoon to keep in operation the Red Rabbit bus service, a fixed-route operation shared with the city of Gainesville.
Cities discuss local impact of new ethics bill
Joint Municipal Association members discussed the ethics reform bill that the Georgia General Assembly passed this year at their meeting Monday evening in Gainesville.
The Local Agenda: Commissioners to consider changing employee policies
The Hall County Board of Commissioners is expected to consider approving a revised county employee handbook at its meeting Thursday evening.
Gainesville receives no bids yet for convention study
Gainesville hadn't received any bid responses as of midday Friday on a feasibility study the city wants for a convention center and hotel, but an official said that's not uncommon.
March for Babies walkers raise money to help premature children
Chelsie Stinson's daughter, Kennadie, is almost 1 year old, but she was born more than three months premature and spent about four months in the neonatal intensive care unit on a ventilator.
Red Rabbit bus passengers worry over uncertainty
After rejecting $400,000 in annual federal grant money last week to help operate the area's Red Rabbit fixed bus service, the Hall County Board of Commissioners will take another look at accepting the grant money at its work session Monday.
State report: Violations found in Hall primary vote
The state board of elections will meet next month to decide what action, if any, to take after a preliminary investigation by the Secretary of State's office found 14 potential violations of election law in connection with last July's general primary in Hall County.
Gainesville asks for favorable court ruling in SPLOST dispute
The city of Gainesville calls Hall County's reading of an agreement about special purpose local option tax revenue "unreasonable" in recently filed Superior Court documents.
Gainesville City Council comments lead to testy exchange
Public comments at the Gainesville City Council meeting led to a testy exchange between a Hispanic community activist and Mayor Danny Dunagan at Tuesday's meeting.
Homeowner accepts new keys from Habitat
Sherricka Smith became a homeowner Monday as she received the keys to her Habitat for Humanity of Hall County home.
Text messages are a focus in child sex case
Jurors in the child molestation trial of a Gainesville man heard about text message exchanges Monday between the defendant and the then-10-year-old boy he is accused of molesting.
Articles By Author - Sarah Mueller
New law to help vets get into workforce
Retired Hall County military veterans Stephen McGruder and Johnny Varner hope a new Georgia law will aid them in helping vets seamlessly transition into the civilian workforce.
New state law to protect federal park rangers
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Ranger Ken Weiner is still suffering physically from when he was attacked last year at Burton Mill Park.
Judge to decide best tax distribution between cities and county based on filings
Hall County and Gainesville, on behalf of all the county's municipalities, each submitted their offers on the distribution of local option sales tax revenue Friday morning to visiting Superior Court Judge Frank Mills.
Rove to speak at Republican convention in Athens
As the state GOP convention officially came to order Friday, a small group of tea party and other activists stood outside to announce a large-scale voter outreach effort this year in part because they feel they can't depend on national Republicans to win elections.
Hall County presents proposed 2014 budget
Hall County held a public budget open house Thursday evening, and one resident came.
Gainesville to move forward on creating land bank
The city of Gainesville is moving forward to create a land bank, and the next step is talking to Hall County.
Lower blood alcohol level now in effect for boaters
Law enforcement officers joined Gov. Nathan Deal at the Laurel Park Boat Ramp on Wednesday to deliver the message that a blood alcohol content of .08 is the law of the land and the water.
Alleged election violations won't be referred to attorney general
The Georgia State Election Board declined to send alleged election violations by Hall County to the state Attorney General's Office Tuesday.
Historic Clermont library renovation on track
Volunteers at the Historic Clermont DIP Library opened its one-room library in the town's gym last year, but soon there will be more room to spread out.
Olympic venue group gets update
The Gainesville/Hall '96 Foundation's next life was started Monday, 17 years after playing a large role in creating the 1996 Lake Lanier Olympic Center and maintaining the site's legacy.
The Local Agenda: Gainesville to hold focus group meeting on Wednesday
A 10-member focus group giving input to Gainesville's transportation master plan is set to meet at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Fair Street Neighborhood Center, 715 Fair St.
Glades funding application places project cost at $130M
Hall County expects to learn the results of its application to the Governor's Water Supply Program for funding the Glades Reservoir later this year.
Chicopee golf course upgrade in the works
Chicopee Woods Golf Course is about to spend $2.2 million in capital improvements even as the golf industry has seen declines in golfers and courses.
Farms growing bigger profits
Entrepreneurs in agriculture are finding new ways to grow their businesses and profit, said Earl Gohl, federal co-chairman of the Appalachian Regional Commission, a regional economic development agency of federal, state and local government partners.
Dial-A-Ride bus system serves county residents
Gainesville resident Gloria Carruth depends on the Dial-A-Ride bus service since she nearly severed her ankle three years ago.
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