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Snow possible today in Northeast Georgia

You may have awakened to a dusting of snow this morning. Or not. And you may see more snow this morning. The National Weather Service isn't completely sure. On Friday, the weather service issued a winter weather advisory for snow - up to an inch in Gainesville, more in the North Georgia mountains - from 10 p.m. Friday to 7 p.m. today. But it put the chance of precipitation at only 50 percent last night, ...

March 01, 2013 | Mitch Clarke | Local


Isaac may bring much-needed rain to region

Will Tropical Storm Isaac be a drought buster for North Georgia or just a bust? A lot depends on the unpredictable nature of forecasting storms.

August 26, 2012 | Mitch Clarke | Local


Lake level steady despite downpours

Strong thunderstorms, bringing with them heavy downpours, have rumbled through Northeast Georgia for several days in a row now, bringing much needed rainfall.

August 10, 2012 | Mitch Clarke | Local


Voters, your primary ballots are ready

What will likely be another busy election year in Georgia has gotten started. Absentee ballots for the March 6 presidential preference primary are now available. In addition to choosing a presidential candidate, Hall County voters will also decide two alcohol-related referendums. Hall County voters can apply for an absentee ballot at the Hall County Elections Office, 2285 Browns Bridge Road, Suite 2 in Gainesville or by going to the county's website, hallcounty.org. Voters in other ...

January 14, 2012 | Mitch Clarke | Elections


College students in Ala. rattled by funnel clouds

Jessica Berzack was on the 11th floor of her dormitory when the tornado sirens sounded. She fled with about 50 other students to the basement of the theater department, which was built years ago as a nuclear fallout shelter.

April 28, 2011 | Mitch Clarke | Local


Educators glad to see grad tests going away

Local educators are applauding a decision this week by the state Board of Education to phase out the Georgia High School Graduation Test.

April 16, 2011 | Mitch Clarke | State government


Hall names new chief appraiser

A Gainesville native has been hired as Hall County's new chief tax appraiser, the county announced Friday.

April 08, 2011 | Mitch Clarke | Local


Government shutdown could affect parks, taxes

Barring an eleventh-hour reprieve from Congress, the federal government will run out of money and shut down at midnight tonight.

April 08, 2011 | Mitch Clarke | Local


Barrow hospital asks top court for review

The chief executive of Northeast Georgia Medical Center said Tuesday he was disappointed that Barrow Regional Medical Center is asking for a state Supreme Court review of a Court of Appeals decision that paved the way for a hospital in South Hall.

March 30, 2010 | Mitch Clarke | Local


State school budget cuts could be severe

School systems across Georgia may be forced to close schools, fire teachers or raise taxes to offset mounting budget deficits, according to a scenario presented Thursday to the state Board of Education.

March 12, 2010 | Mitch Clarke | Local


Spring on the way; thunderstorms to be expected

What a difference a week makes. Barely a week ago, North Georgia was dealing with 2-3 inches of snow and near-freezing temperatures. On Wednesday, with temperatures in the low 60s, a thunderstorm rumbled through. It's a sign spring is - finally - on the way, say forecasters at the National Weather Service. But Wednesday's thunder could be a harbinger of a stormy spring. "You'll see above average precipitation (in the Southeast)," said Jon Gottschalck, head ...

March 11, 2010 | Mitch Clarke | Local


The numbers are in — winter definitely was cold and wet

It's not your imagination. This winter was colder and wetter than usual, and your power bill is probably proof of it.

March 08, 2010 | Mitch Clarke | Local


Icy roads possible tonight, Wednesday

You may wake up to a wintry mix of rain, snow and sleet this morning, but the morning commute shouldn't be a problem as temperatures are expected to remain well above freezing throughout Northeast Georgia.

February 09, 2010 | Mitch Clarke | Local


Snow chance? No way, forecasters say

Don't start planning your day playing in the snow just yet.

December 18, 2009 | Mitch Clarke | Local


Rain continues tonight; another 2 inches possible

UPDATE:

November 10, 2009 | Mitch Clarke | Local


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