North Hall falls 4-2 in Game 1 of Class AAA state finals

The North Hall High baseball team dropped Game 1 of the Class AAA state baseball championships series against Cartersville on Saturday at Jody Davis Field, falling 4-2 to the Purple Hurricanes.

Suspended game resumes, Braves beat Mets 7-5 in 10 innings

NEW YORK - Dan Uggla hit an RBI single in the 10th inning soon after a suspended game resumed, and the Atlanta Braves beat the New York Mets 7-5 Saturday for their seventh straight win.

2 hurt in overnight boat crash on Lake Lanier

Georgia Department of Natural Resources officials are pursuing the pilot of a boat that struck and injured two people late Friday on Lake Lanier, then fled.

Braves tied 5-5 with Mets when rain suspends play

NEW YORK - Fredi Gonzalez thought his Atlanta Braves would have the advantage going into the bottom of the eighth inning with the rain coming down and a gusty wind blowing.

Your Views: Hall libraries offer programs to encourage summer readers

Summer vacation is finally here! It is also time for the Hall County Library System's Summer Reading Program.

Yarbrough: Proving public school students aren't blueberries

Dear public school teachers in Georgia: It looks as if you have survived another year of underwhelming support from state legislators, many of whom would kiss a tree toad if so instructed by the anti-public education crowd. I know it is frustrating but as my daddy used to say, consider the source.

Gainesville minister pens book

When David Glover's grandson Zachariah Kyle Emerson was born in 1998, the Gainesville man felt blessed.

Law agencies prepare to keep summer crowds safe on a full Lake Lanier

A full lake plus a warm and mostly sunny Memorial Day weekend forecast likely means an especially busy Lake Lanier as local residents kick off the summer season.

Mobile-based units supplemented by technology to keep parole officers connected

Parole officers in more than 30 offices in Georgia have cleared out their desks to make way for a transition to mobile-based offices, a move which has earned national attention.

West Hall mansion coming along

Please give your readers an update on the mansion being built on Stephens and Flat Creek roads. Looks like a lot of palm trees have been planted recently, and some other additions. A lot of your readers are very curious about this place.

Aquatic Center opens for summer season

The Frances Meadows Aquatic Center opens today for the summer season.

Authorities say apartment fire intentionally set

An early afternoon fire at Versailles Apartments appears to have been set intentionally, fire officials said.

North Hall ready to battle Cartersville for baseball state title

As North Hall pitcher Preston Graham puts it, now's the time to seize the moment. His Trojans teammates - and their fan base for that matter - would wholeheartedly agree.

Georgia Tech edged out by Virginia Tech 3-2 in ACC tournament

DURHAM, N.C. - Chad Pinder drove in the winning run on a sacrifice fly in the seventh to help Virginia Tech beat Georgia Tech 3-2 on Friday in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament, clinching an appearance in Sunday's final.

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Cadet Staff Sgt. Logan P. Whitmore, a freshman at Riverside Military Academy, won the first-place medal in Georgia on April 27 at the Kiwanis Art Showcase.

Orb comes from behind to win at Kentucky Derby

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Orb was so far behind a wall of horses at the Kentucky Derby that even his jockey wasn't sure he could master the muddy track and make a run for the roses.

2 charged with fleeing scene of drug arrest

Two men were arrested Saturday and charged with fleeing a drug arrest by the Hall County Multi Agency Narcotics Squad, Lt. Scott Ware said in a news release.

Drew remains Hawks coach for now

ATLANTA - One day after the Atlanta Hawks were bounced from the NBA playoffs, Larry Drew remained their coach.

Goodman brings long reach to Falcons' pass rush

FLOWERY BRANCH - Malliciah Goodman wasn't surprised to be asked about his long arms after his first practice with the Atlanta Falcons.

Local golf: Reunion's Sumemrville connects on hole in one

Reunion Senior Men's Golf Association member Jon Summerville made a hole-in-one on the No. 3 Pawley's Plantation course on Pawley's Island, S.C. last week on the group's annual golf trip.

Gainesville boys golf wins at The Invite

The Gainesville High boys golf team shot a combined 157 over a rain-shortened nine holes to capture the team title at The Invite on Saturday at the Chattahoochee Golf Club.

Saturday's Braves-Mets game rained out

Yarbrough: Big Bird, talking frogs plague GPB

Big Bird, talking frogs plague GPB RING! RING! "Hello, this is Teya Ryan, president of Georgia Public Broadcasting. I am calling to ask you to consider a donation to GPB. If you donate $250, we will send you a talking frog." KNOCK! KNOCK! KNOCK! "Please excuse me a moment. Yes, Wanda? What is it?" "Ms. Ryan, sorry to bother you but there is someone at the door dressed like Big Bird and he - or ...

Walls of New York church get Byzantine makeover

LACKAWANNA, N.Y. - The religious scenes playing out on the interior walls of St. Stephen Serbian Orthodox Church could have been painted centuries ago: Saints with gilded halos, winged angels hugging curved arches, calligraphic lettering helping to tell ancient stories.

The Guest House unveils its new home on Oak Street

A few hiccups are to be expected with any major relocation. The Guest House, a nonprofit adult day care facility, certainly had its share of challenges moving to its new location on Oak Street in Gainesville. But though the nonprofit had to leave its beloved hobby shop behind, two heating-air conditioning units broke on the first day and bad weather threatened to delay the move, everything has finally come together. Repairmen were busy working on ...

A soggy spring so far: Rainy, cool weekend looms

So where did spring go? So far, April showers have carried over into May, leaving us with a cool, wet weekend that may throw a damper on some outdoor plans. Friday, the National Weather Service issued a flood watch for Hall and surrounding counties. About a tenth of an inch of rain was measured by the NWS recording station at Gainesville's Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport. The heavy rains caused creeks and rivers to swell with ...

Braves let lead slip away against Mets, lose in 10 innings 7-5

ATLANTA - Marlon Byrd was hardly surprised to see David Wright crush a home run off Braves closer Craig Kimbrel.

Political reports may put clerks on the spot

Gainesville City Clerk Denise Jordan said she is uncomfortable imposing and collecting fees from elected officials as part of the new reporting requirements that will take effect Jan. 1.

61 trucks of concrete poured at hospital’s new Braselton location

Construction workers at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center's new Braselton campus were busy at work in the early hours of Friday.

Gainesville High salutes theater director Pam Ware for 2012 Woodruff award

The atrium of Gainesville High School was filled with educators, students, and local supporters of the arts Friday night as they gathered to honor Pam Ware as the 2012 Woodruff Salutes Theatre Educator Honoree.