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New church is ministering in the marketplace

The members of Revolution Church aren't concerned with keeping up traditional appearances.

October 01, 2011 | Brandee A. Thomas | Life top stories


Don’t neglect your indoor garden

Outdoor gardening may not be your thing, but that doesn't mean you can't have a lush oasis of greenery inside your home.

September 30, 2011 | Brandee A. Thomas | Life top stories


Colored snack makes waves in Gainesville, supports breast cancer research

Generally, a tortilla chip is just a means for transporting tasty dips and other toppings to your mouth.

September 28, 2011 | Brandee A. Thomas | Life top stories


Gainesville student’s passion for fashion lands him in the Big Apple for 2 shows

Many students struggle to make a name for themselves right after graduating from college, but not Marlow Larson.

September 26, 2011 | Brandee A. Thomas | Life top stories


Two Up Across America: A motorcycle adventure part 1

Editor's note: This is the first of a four-part series chronicling a trip Bill Rezak made across the U.S. on a motorcycle.

September 25, 2011 | | Life top stories


Artist’s battle with cancer motivates him to embrace life

Painting and drawing come as naturally to Abraham G. Egziaber as swimming to a fish.

September 25, 2011 | Brandee A. Thomas | Life top stories


Primitive homeplace: High Shoals Baptist carries on long traditions

Two miles past the Amicalola Falls State Park cabins and down a narrow dirt road is High Shoals Baptist Church.

September 24, 2011 | Tom Reed | Life top stories


Hall master gardeners’ fall expo this weekend

If you have been looking for just the right thing to add to your landscaping, chances are you'll be able to find it this weekend at the eighth annual Hall County Master Gardener's Fall Garden Expo.

September 22, 2011 | Brandee A. Thomas | Life top stories


New year, new recipes

You may not think of Jewish cooking as trendsetting, but truth is it has been focused on seasonal recipes sporting local ingredients since long before farmers markets became the darling of the foodie scene. And the Jewish New Year meal, served at Rosh Hashana, is a perfect example of this unintended hipness.

September 21, 2011 | By Jim Romanoff Associated Press | Life top stories


Times reporter gives her account of being a model for a day

I was never a "Barbie" girl. They were too small, and trying to put on their tiny clothes only frustrated me and my clumsy fingers.

September 20, 2011 | Brandee A. Thomas | Life top stories


Northeast Georgia History Center holding a college fair

Typically, people visit the Northeast Georgia History Center to learn about the past, but on Sunday, visitors will be able to learn more about their futures.

September 19, 2011 | Brandee A. Thomas | Life top stories


Gainesville resident heads to Ireland to perfect her art

When many artists get ready to work on a new piece, they pull out their brushes and apply paint to canvas.

September 18, 2011 | Brandee A. Thomas | Life top stories


Flowery Branch church goes to interactive sermon

Not many things are the same as they were 30 years ago. Cars are built differently, clothing styles have changed and nowadays even churches are changing how they reach out to worshippers.

September 17, 2011 | Brandee A. Thomas | Life top stories


Gardens on Green tilling up nuggets of wisdom for your fall vegetables

Although some folks may not think about the cooler months being an opportune time to garden, local experts are proving there's never a bad time to grow your own vegetables.

September 16, 2011 | Brandee A. Thomas | Life top stories


Cooler weather means it is time to start thinking about stews, soups and chowders

For many folks, summer technically ended on Labor Day, but the first day of fall is still more than a week away.

September 14, 2011 | Brandee A. Thomas | Life top stories


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Gainesville minister pens book

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

May 25, 2013 | J.K. Devine | Life top stories


Banking fresh food

The recent rain has been very good for the Georgia Mountain Food Bank as the seeds from its first community garden begin to grow and flourish.

May 24, 2013 | Savannah King | Life top stories


Winners of Brenau barbecue contests will advance to world finals

Two teams competing in this year's Brenau Barbecue Championship will also be selling their pork to hungry visitors at the event. But it's almost by accident that either team exists.

May 22, 2013 | From staff reports | Life top stories


Student council collects books for community library

Fifth-grader Heartley Twiggs loves to read fiction books and thinks kids are better off when they read books they enjoy.

May 21, 2013 | Savannah King | Life top stories


Wedding bells, blues and venues

Brittany Evans wanted a storybook wedding but what she got was something more like a movie.

May 19, 2013 | Savannah King | Life top stories


Couple conquers 70 years together

In 1940, C.W. Davis hitched a ride from a driver in a red Ford, ultimately securing a movie date with the woman behind the wheel.

May 19, 2013 | J.K. Devine | Life top stories


Jehovah’s Witness experiences an influx of hope

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - On the day the Boston Marathon bombing transfixed the world, Mark Watkins of suburban Kansas City, Mo., lay face to face with a crisis of life, death and faith.

May 18, 2013 | By Eric Adler The Kansas City Star | Life top stories


Better-for-you BBQ chicken

Barbecue chicken is one of my favorite summertime dishes. I like every part of it - the tomato-based sauce (the spicier the better), the crispy skin, even the bones.

May 15, 2013 | By Sara Moulton Associated Press | Life top stories


Properly preparing a picnic

The school year is winding down and Memorial Day is just around the corner. Activities such as boating, camping and picnicking are fun ways to experience the great outdoors.

May 15, 2013 | Sandra Stringer | Life top stories


Ask cook: Correct way to cut lettuce

Question: It used to be forbidden to cut lettuce with a knife. Only tearing by hand or cutting with a plastic knife was acceptable. But now I see TV chefs regularly chopping lettuce with a regular knife. What is responsible for this change in thinking?

May 15, 2013 | By Kathleen Purvis The Charlotte Observer | Life top stories


Singles meet and mingle

For 52-year-old Gina Sweet, it had been awhile since she hit the dating scene. Luckily for her, family members gave her the Cinderella treatment before she ventured out to Cocktails & Conversations, a brand-new speed-dating venture in Gainesville.

May 14, 2013 | J.K. Devine | Life top stories


Racing to the front

JEFFERSON - It was anything but a regular school day for the 15 local middle schools students who participated in the Jackson Electric Membership Corporation Junior Solar Sprint competition May 3. Using one of the Earth's brightest resources, the sun, students put their hand-built solar sprinters to the test in a fast-paced race competition at Road Atlanta in Braselton.

May 13, 2013 | From staff reports | Life top stories


Perfect pink present for mom

Editor's note: North Hall High School junior Catherine Sartain, 16, wrote this column for her journalism class about Mother's Day.

May 12, 2013 | | Life top stories


Her husband is her 'hero'

"It will be a blessed Mother's Day for my kids, my granddaughter, my wife," Grady Nolan said, his voice cracking slightly. "And for me."

May 12, 2013 | Savannah King | Life top stories


Lay leaders lend a loving ear

BATH TOWNSHIP, Ohio - The Stephen Ministry is looking for compassionate men and women who want to help people who are hurting.

May 11, 2013 | By Colette M. Jenkins Akron Beacon Journal | Life top stories


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