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Time for a confession. As a child, I never once celebrated Mother's Day. My parents thought the holiday was nothing more than a cheesy excuse to sell greeting cards, and who was I to argue?
May 01, 2013
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Sara Moulton
Associated Press
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Life top stories
If you are a typical American wine drinker, chances are very good your first choice in wines is not from Germany.
May 01, 2013
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Randall
Murray
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Columnists
The dedication of George W. Bush's presidential library last week reminded me of one of the former president's most memorable public comments.
May 01, 2013
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Tom
Crawford
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Community columnists
National Day of Prayer is Thursday and a couple of events are scheduled in Hall County. At 6:45 a.m., a breakfast will be held at the Gainesville Civic Center, 830 Green St., Gainesville. Gov. Nathan Deal is expected to speak, along with Robert Myers, president of Toccoa Falls College. For tickets, which are $15 a person or $120 for a table of eight, contact Chuck Footit at 770-536-0592. Another event will be held at noon ...
May 01, 2013
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From staff reports
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Local
The biannual Blue Sky Concert Series on the downtown Gainesville square starts today and continues every Wednesday at noon. The artist lineup is as follows:
May 01, 2013
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From staff reports
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Local
The Hall County Animal Shelter recently transported 31 dogs to a New York adoption event, where they were all adopted.
May 01, 2013
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From staff reports
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Local
Two Johnson High School seniors who were arrested Monday made bond that night and were released from the Hall County Jail.
May 01, 2013
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From staff reports
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Local
U.S. News and World Report recognized several local high schools in its most recent report. The publication examines student-teacher ratio; college readiness, as judged on the number of students taking and passing Advanced Placement exams; and average proficiency in English and math, based on performance on state exit exams. Chestatee High School ranked No. 21 in the state. -East Hall High School: No. 30 -West Hall High School: No. 32 -Gainesville High School: No. 40 ...
May 01, 2013
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Local
When Mike Berg moved to Dawson County from Gwinnett years ago, he could have parked a lounge chair on a deck overlooking Lake Lanier and enjoyed retirement.
May 01, 2013
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Michele Hester
Times regional staff
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Local
Dressed in black-and-white server uniforms, the senior administrators of Northeast Georgia Medical Center carried trays of food and refilled glasses as a show of appreciation for the organization's volunteers.
May 01, 2013
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Savannah
King
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Local
The Guest House may be without a hobby shop, but it won't be for long. Two separate companies stepped forward after hearing last week that the nonprofit adult care center had to leave its outbuilding behind after moving to a new location on Oak Street in Gainesville. Dana Chapman, executive director of the organization, said Georgia Power and Padgham Fine Custom Homes volunteered to build a new shop, where Guest House clients can participate in ...
May 01, 2013
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Shannon
Casas
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Local
FLOWERY BRANCH - The Flowery Branch girls soccer players still had their last game as a No. 1 seed in the state playoffs etched in their minds.
April 30, 2013
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Mitch
Blomert
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High schools
The Johnson High girls soccer team lost 1-0 to Alexander in the first round of the Class AAAA state tournament on Tuesday in Douglasville.
April 30, 2013
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From staff reports
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High schools
In a season where the expectations may have not been high, the Chestatee girls shocked teams throughout the regular season as they made their way to the No. 2 seed from Region 8-AAAA for the state playoffs.
April 30, 2013
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Charles
Phelps
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High schools
ATLANTA - Tim Hudson was a dual threat in his 200th career win, combining with Anthony Varvaro on a three-hitter while hitting a homer and a double to lead the Atlanta Braves to an 8-1 win over the Washington Nationals on Tuesday night.
April 30, 2013
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By Charles Odum
Associated Press
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Atlanta Braves
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