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A couple of organizations that sprang out of last summer's Lake Lanier tragedies still are forging ahead, notwithstanding successes during the past Georgia General Assembly.
May 05, 2013
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Jeff
Gill
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Local
The work week begins with - you guessed it - a chance for more rain. A drenching like the one area residents got over the weekend may not be in the works, however, as the likelihood is in the 20 to 30 percent range through Wednesday. A weather system that stalled for several days over Georgia dropped 3.52 inches of rain at Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport in Gainesville between Thursday night and Sunday night, according ...
May 05, 2013
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From staff reports
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Local
The Lake Lanier Olympic Center could soon see a rebirth if current discussions about restoring the site to its past glory bear fruit.
May 05, 2013
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Sarah
Mueller
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Local
Fishing line was wrapped around a Canada gosling's leg, digging close to the bone when the bird was brought to Denise Funk's veterinarian office.
May 05, 2013
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By Carey Sartain
For The Times
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Local
Work could start a few months later than expected on an $8.7 million effort to replace the 55-year-old Clarks Bridge on Ga. 284/Clarks Bridge Road at Lake Lanier.
May 05, 2013
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Jeff
Gill
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Local
If your spring cleaning has stalled because you don't know what to do with piles of documents, Shred Away Cancer may be able to help.
May 05, 2013
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Greg
Breazeale
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Local
TALLADEGA, Ala. - Rain and wrecks pushed NASCAR to the edge of darkness Sunday at Talladega Superspeedway, where three of the biggest names in the sport led the field to final flag.
May 05, 2013
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By Jenna Fryer
Associated Press
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Staff sports picks
ATLANTA - Freddie Freeman is returning to form and Brian McCann is returning to the lineup. That's good news for the Atlanta Braves.
May 05, 2013
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By Charles Odum
Associated Press
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Atlanta Braves
ATLANTA - Atlanta's six-time All-Star catcher Brian McCann will come off the disabled list on Monday when the Braves open a series in Cincinnati.
May 05, 2013
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By Charles Odum
Associated Press
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Atlanta Braves
The Georgia State Patrol says University of Kentucky safety and White County grad Ashely Lowery was not wearing a seat beat when he wrecked and got ejected from his car.
May 05, 2013
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Associated Press
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Staff sports picks
The rain has eased up for now, but more may be on the way. The National Weather Service is forecasting an increased chance of showers this afternoon and tonight, and on into Monday. The area remains under a flood watch through Monday morning. Localized heavy flooding is possible in low-lying areas and areas near creeks and rivers. Since Saturday morning, 3.27 inches of rain has been recorded at the NWS automated station at Gainesville's Lee ...
May 05, 2013
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From staff reports
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Local
Gainesville Rotary Club Derby Party chair Chris Slate, center, greets Jerry and Leslie Williams at the Elks Club on Riverside Drive Saturday afternoon. Leslie Williams would later win the best woman's hat award at Saturday's event coinciding with the Kentucky Derby. The party, the first of a possible annual event, helped raise money for the Rotary's various charitable causes, Slate said. Partygoers paid $50 each at the door, bid on auction items such as gift ...
May 05, 2013
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Local
You might think giving away a kidney would slow 57-year-old athlete Kelly Parham down a little, but it hasn't.
May 05, 2013
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Savannah
King
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Local
Tony and Connie Stephens of Gainesville celebrated their 40th anniversary April 30, 2013. The couple have two children and five grandchildren.
May 05, 2013
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Anniversaries
Ralph and Margaret McCrary of Gainesville celebrated their 50th anniversary Dec. 22, 2012. A reception held in their honor Feb. 3, 2013, at Cool Springs Baptist Church Fellowship Hall was given by their family.
May 05, 2013
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Anniversaries
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