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- Friday, May 24, 2013 Gainesville, Georgia
Archive By Author - Mimi Ensley
Leadership-building program puts middle-schoolers to the test
For three days each July, young men in Hall County learn what it means to be confident, disciplined and driven. They learn what it means to be a leader.
Curbside trash pickup in Gainesville seems unlikely
Gainesville will not likely change to a curbside garbage pickup service, officials said following Thursday's public meeting about solid waste services in the city.
Bear visits downtown Gainesville, eludes authorities
Janice Ludwig's back deck played host to an unexpected visitor Thursday morning. The Ridgeview Drive resident went outside at 8 a.m. to the sound of her two small dogs barking at an intruder. She approached her sliding glass door and caught a glimpse of the bear that roamed through downtown Gainesville Thursday. "The bear was running frantically from the dogs, so he clambered down the stairs, off the deck and over the back fence and ...
Hearings planned on once-weekly trash pickup
Following a test run of once-weekly back-door garbage collection in Gainesville, the city is ready to present its findings to the public and hear the community's thoughts on trash pickup in the area.
Firespark! at Brenau ignites students’ college interest
With budget cuts threatening arts and enrichment programs across the state, the chance to delve into a favorite subject or go beyond the normal high school curriculum is a real treat for some students.
Flowery Branch man helps with roadside assistance
He doesn't wear a cape or fly with lightning speed. He doesn't zoom through Gotham City or shoot spider webs from his wrists. But he's Hall County's newest super hero, and he's here to help.
‘Great physician’ celebrates 90 years with regular exercise
Dr. Billy Hardman starts his workout with a few squats, holding onto a metal bar in his living room. He moves to the weights, the exercise bicycle and the treadmill. He stays active, eats well and doesn't take any medication - and at his age, that's something to brag about. Hardman, the oldest living physician in Gainesville, according to his family, celebrates his 90th birthday today. For him, the key to staying youthful is regular ...
Interest increases at Cresswind at Lake Lanier
Residents of Cresswind at Lake Lanier, formerly Seasons on Lanier, are excited to see interest in their neighborhood pick up following a period of uncertainty. The Kolter Group, a private investment firm, bought the development after Seasons on Lanier owners Levitt & Sons filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2007. Since the neighborhood's grand opening in April, 13 homes have sold in the community, said Bob Rademacher, Kolter vice president. "In this economy, we're very ...
Sharing names with nation’s greats sparks pride
It's not down in the history books yet, but you might be surprised to know that John Kennedy sat next to Richard Nixon in the sixth grade.
Gainesville has no plans, money to repurpose the Green Street pool
Kasia Stanfill looks back fondly on the summers she spent at Gainesville's Green Street pool. She remembers standing on the water's edge, waiting to jump into the cool water for the first time.
Officials urge caution on roads this weekend
The Fourth of July holiday travel period began Thursday evening, and officials predict higher crash rates as the weekend persists.
Communities celebrate Fourth of July with unique events
Golf carts, streamers and good old-fashioned fun define the Fourth of July for one lakeside community.
Gainesville Motel unsafe, torn down for new structure
In its prime, the Gainesville Motel saw celebrities, businessmen, tourists and families. But now, it's time to say goodbye. The motel - built in 1957 and owned by Gainesville native Billy Peck's family - is being torn down. Demolition at the property off of Jesse Jewell Parkway began on June 18 and is expected to continue until July 15. "It's time for it," Peck said. "What we're looking at now is to get the buildings ...
Recent sightings of bears reported
As reports of bear sightings in and around Hall County increase, officials are asking residents to stay smart in the face of wildlife.
Increased traffic, checkpoints on tap for Fourth of July
Gainesville resident Brooke Brackett isn't going anywhere. Though more people than last year are expected to travel this Fourth of July holiday, Brackett would rather stay home, relax and watch the fireworks at Laurel Park. "The roads are too busy," Brackett said. "There are too many deaths and stuff like that from drunk driving." According to the Georgia Governor's Office of Highway Safety, the 2008 Fourth of July travel period (latest statistics available) saw 21 ...
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