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- Monday, May 20, 2013 Gainesville, Georgia
Archive By Author - Sarah Mueller
Plan on the move to name Gainesville intersection for Beulah Rucker
Beulah Rucker Oliver knew she wanted to be a teacher when she was 5 years old. A Senate resolution in the Georgia General Assembly would honor the African-American leader for her work in education in the Hall County-Gainesville area. It's expected to be considered soon by the Georgia House of Representatives. Rucker's grandson, Rojene Bailey, hopes it will become law. The resolution would dedicate the intersection of U.S. 129 and Athens Street as the Beulah ...
Proposed water, sewer rate hikes have some Gainesville City Council support
The Gainesville Public Utilities Department has recommended rate increases for water and sewer customers for the next fiscal year, and some City Council members have thrown their support behind them.
House passes boating safety bill
The family of 11-year-old Kile Glover, who died in a boating accident last summer on Lake Lanier, watched as the Georgia House of Representatives passed new boating safety regulations Wednesday.
Gainesville City Council approves shopping center off Dawsonville Highway
Gainesville City Council gave final approval to the development of a 25-acre Ga. 53/Dawsonville Highway retail center near the Lakeshore Heights subdivision Tuesday evening, disappointing residents who again spoke in opposition.
Private donations to Meals on Wheels wipe out waiting list
Gainesville resident Elias Segarra depends on Meals on Wheels volunteers to provide some food and a friendly face. Thanks to a fund-raising campaign by local attorney Wyc Orr, more than 100 seniors will soon join Segarra in receiving the free lunch service.
The Local Agenda: Gainesville files annual report on impact fees
The Gainesville City Council is scheduled to hold a public hearing on its annual update report on the impact fees program at its meeting tonight. The update then goes to the Georgia Mountains Regional Commission.
Funding for Hall transit buses falls short of demand
Elizabeth Morton uses the local Red Rabbit buses from Hall County Transit to do her grocery shopping and go to doctor appointments during the week. But after 5 p.m. and on weekends, she's stuck because she can't drive a car, even if she could afford one.
Lake Lanier Islands awards contract for well
The Lake Lanier Islands Authority Board of Directors on Friday approved awarding a design contract to develop a Flowery Branch groundwater well that could provide nearly 1 million gallons a day to the resort.
Contract awarded to construct well for Lanier resort
The board directors of the Lake Lanier Islands Authority this morning approved awarding a design contract to develop a Flowery Branch groundwater well that would provide nearly 1 million gallons a day to the resort.
Hall board approves bid process for new fire stations
The Hall County Board of Commissioners started the ball rolling Thursday night on purchase of a fire truck and building two fire stations.
Gainesville public works lays out past, future accomplishments at work session
Gainesville City Council members heard a presentation from David Dockery, director of Public Works, and discussed a proposed agreement with the town of Braselton during its work session Thursday morning.
Pope selection thrills area Catholics
Andy McRoberts, youth director of St. Michael Catholic Church in Gainesville, was excited about the election of the new pope on Wednesday in Italy.
Gainesville planning board approve acreage
The Gainesville Planning and Appeals Board on Tuesday evening approved adding additional acreage to the corner lot at the intersection of Jesse Jewel Parkway and Queen City Parkway.
Hall: It’s Gainesville that owes SPLOST money
Hall County has denied it owes the city of Gainesville additional special purpose tax revenue and said the city owes it more than $185,000, a court filing says.
LOST arbitration judge wants case to move forward
Frank C. Mills III, former Cherokee County chief superior court judge, wants to expedite the local option sales tax dispute between Hall County and its cities.
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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