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- Sunday, May 19, 2013 Gainesville, Georgia
Archive By Section - Johnny Vardeman's column
New buildings drew criticism from near, far
When Hall County built its new courthouse, there was considerable criticism when the original estimate of $8.5 million grew to $16.5 million because of increased building costs, and finally to $24.9 million because another floor was added.
The first Red Elephants stampeded and stumbled
Katie B. Davis's excellent article in The Times a few days back about the origin of the Gainesville High School Red Elephants' nickname stirs some curiosity about that 1935 football team and the excitement that would attract the attention of the big-city newspapers.
How people got around without cars
Those interested in what it was like way back when are fortunate when those who lived way back when leave their recollections to their descendants.
Green Street Circle recycles a bygone era
Many people driving along ultra-busy, multilaned Thompson Bridge Road in Gainesville may not be aware only a few yards away is a quiet two-lane, tree-lined street that developed early in the 1900s and today is enjoying somewhat of a renaissance.
Some of county's goals from decades ago still elusive
Hall County was quite a different place 60 years ago with men and women who served in World War II just settling into a new chapter of their lives.
Rural column writers won readers, if no Pulitzers
Some small weekly newspapers still carry the personal notes of country correspondents, who write faithfully of happenings in their community.
A costly fire long ago, and how local towns were named
Historians have written that a fire wiped out Gainesville in 1851, just over three decades after it was founded.
A plane lab caused a stir 52 years ago
It probably wouldn't go over as big today, but when Lockheed Corp. announced a research facility for an atomic-powered airplane would set up housekeeping in Dawson County, it was major headlines.
Indians lost every effort to keep land
As white settlers poured into what is now North Georgia in the 1700s and early 1800s, conflicts between them and the Indians were inevitable.
Gainesville’s namesake had his problems
Most people familiar with local history know Gainesville is named in honor of Gen. Edmund Pendleton Gaines, but perhaps fewer know why. Still fewer might know little about the city's namesake.
Baseball skill led to career as textile exec
If it hadn't been for Phil Rizzuto, famed New York Yankees shortstop during the team's dominance in the 1940s and '50s, Pat Hallford might have made it in the major leagues.
Pioneer pilot lost over sea in World War II
When Gainesville's airport was merely a dirt strip on the hill where the more modern facility is today, Hugh Minor Sr. was among the handful of pilots who flew regularly.
Tag fee cut helped launch Talmadge
The recent Georgia Legislature's fussing about car tags revives memories of other tussles that became election campaign topics. And this past session appears to be much of that: fueling fodder for candidates at the ballot box, whether it be this year's legislative and local races or future statewide campaigns.
Step right up: Old-timey medicine show is headed to town
Ramblin' Tommy Scott will bring his old-timey medicine show to Northeast Georgia History Center at Brenau University next month, and he'll be selling the snake oil whose formula was passed on to him by his mentor, Doc M.F. Chamberlain, more than 75 years ago.
Campaigns run forever for collector of memorabilia
It seems like the 2008 election campaign already has lasted a decade, but it's just getting started.
Articles by Section - Johnny Vardeman's column
CD package relates stories of area locations
Johnny Kytle was a native of Clermont in Hall County and a pioneer daredevil pilot who carried the mail between Atlanta and Richmond, Va.
CD package relates stories of area places like Dip
Johnny Kytle was a native of Clermont in Hall County and a pioneer daredevil pilot who carried the mail between Atlanta and Richmond, Va.
Prior Street was named for Hall judge
Prior Street is one of Gainesville's most important streets. It connects the northside of town to the southside. It runs from Hunter Street near St. Paul United Methodist Church on Summit Street, to City Park and the Civic Center.
Hero reticent about his heroics during World War II
Bob Dollar said Jason Nix was an ordinary man, the kind who goes about his work and lives humbly and without much fanfare or attention.
Poodle at large: Owner seeks pet lost for months
If you'd lost a dog six months ago, chances are you would have given up finding it by now and moved on.
Family’s lives rotated around a 5-and-dime
You don't see many 5-and-10-cent stores anymore like McLellan's, which was such an anchor in downtown Gainesville over several decades.
Mill villagers had hard life, yet had fun
With no television, limited transportation and very little money, children growing up in the Gainesville Mill village in the 1940s, '50s and beyond "made do."
Do diamonds remain hidden in Hall’s soils?
A century and a half ago this month, the Civil War began officially with the shelling of Fort Sumter, but as embroiled as the nation was in the turmoil of the times, Hall Countians had diamonds on their minds and in their mines.
Lawyer lost friends fighting for Cherokees
One of the little known, but most controversial figures in Hall County history was a lawyer named William H. Underwood.
Several ’20s stars excelled in college ball
Several players on the undefeated 1923-25 Gainesville High School football teams went on to greater things, including athletics.
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