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- Thursday, May 23, 2013 Gainesville, Georgia
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A life on a roll
The name Hal Needham may not immediately ring a bell, but his films certainly will. He has worked on more than 300 movies, including "The Longest Yard," "How the West Was Won" and "White Lightning" as a stuntman and stunt coordinator. During his career, he broke more than 50 bones. He even broke his back, twice. The first time was while making history during a GMC commercial in the early 1970s. For the commercial, Needham ...
Nondenominational Taizé service focuses on silent meditation, simple music
In silent prayer, with sparse singing and liturgy, members of St. Elizabeth's Episcopal Church engage in a Taizé-style service six times a year.
Georgia’s largest private solar farm provides electricity to Blairsville homes
If you live in Blairsville, part of your home's electricity may be provided by solar energy, thanks to a recently opened solar farm on Ed King Road.
Remembering the staples will keep the party food festive and tasty
During the next week, thousands of faithful and partygoers alike will descend upon New Orleans for the annual Mardi Gras celebration.
Local bird dog enthusiast shows why Hall County has the competitive edge
It may have taken a full half-hour episode for Lassie to find the missing boy in a well and bring help, but William Greene's pointers could have accomplished the same task in less than three minutes.
Gainesville’s first black mayor paved the way for equality
Every day, hundreds of cars travel back and forth over John W. Morrow Jr. Parkway. Most drivers know that the roadway will take them to the mall or lead them to the interstate, but what they may not know is the history of the road's namesake.
Rucker Museum a symbol of determination
Standing out against the brown hill and wintry gray trees off the highway, a 100-year-old square dwelling, painted bright red with a shiny tin roof, quickly catches the eye.
From ashes to ascension: Church rises to rebuild its presence
Early on June 4, 2000, the Rev. Fulton Boswell and a few members of Montgomery Memorial Baptist Church watched as the sanctuary was gutted by fire. The cause was arson, and no one was ever arrested. Later that day, the congregation gathered under a tent for the regular Sunday service.
History center gardens offer educational experience
Although their area of expertise falls more in the horticultural field, the Hall County Master Gardeners have taken on two important projects at the Northeast Georgia History Center.
Local chef brings back a taste of trends to come during Atlanta food expo
Last weekend, hundreds of chefs made their way to Atlanta for a chance to see the latest trends in food from the region's best chefs, cooking competitions and to network with some the elite in the food industry.
Search for wedding band reveals the kindness of strangers
Sometimes a trip to a recycling center can do more than save the environment. Sometimes it can restore faith in humanity.
After-school sports program looking for volunteers to help keep kids healthy and active
Kim Johnson's goal for the year is simple: Continue the work she's doing, but in a bigger way.
Gainesville’s Deal in spotlight as Patsy Cline
Area Patsy Cline fans may fall to pieces Thursday. The Arts Council is presenting a tribute performance, "A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline," at 7:30 p.m. at the Brenau University Hosch Theatre, 429 Academy St. The show will feature Gainesville native Katie Deal as the late chanteuse. "Katie has such a phenomenal voice," said Gladys Wyant, arts council executive director. "Some of us are surprised that she's not on Broadway." Instead of taking up residence ...
‘We took care of our people’
The founders of the Men's Progressive Club proved that there was more than one way to get what you want, even in the segregated South.
96-year-old Flowery Branch resident recalls a road well traveled as a missionary
To say Flowery Branch resident Margaret Burks has an adventurous spirit would be an understatement.
Articles by Section - Life top stories
Conserve water with recycled rainbarrels
The Soque River Watershed Association in Clarkesvillle and the Habitat for Humanity ReStores in Clarkesville and Clayton are teaming up again to turn recycled Coca-Cola barrels into rainbarrels for water conservation efforts.
Easy mousse for kids to make for Mother's Day
It doesn't matter how skilled - or not - your kids are in the kitchen. This easy, fruity mousse parfait is a great Mother's Day project they can help with.
Simple, quick & tasty meals for mom on Mother's Day
Quiche has a reputation as a complicated dish. And I'm not sure why.
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