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- Saturday, May 25, 2013 Gainesville, Georgia
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Boy Scout Troop 15 has been helping boys become men for nearly 75 years
Trustworthy, hard-working and helpful are traits that troop leaders try to instill into their Boy Scouts.
Snazzy resumes, videos can help in job search
It is not easy finding a job in this economy, but with a little creativity, job-seekers can find their resume at the top of employers' lists.
Shielded by faith
Sharing the gospel is the mission for most Christians, but doing it in a war-torn country is taking that duty quite a bit further. That is what a group of Truett-McConnell College students did over the Thanksgiving holiday.
Garden variety pottery
In the early 1800s, before there was Tupperware, Styrofoam and take-out boxes, there was pottery.
Super Bowl Sunday means scoring some tasty snacks and beverages
To the delight of football fans, Super Bowl Sunday is nearly here and that means one thing - viewing parties.
GSC professor teaches the importance of art as his own work comes under fire
As an art appreciation professor, Stanley Bermudez does more than teach his students about the differences between a Van Gogh and a Monet.
ProMusica spends time with Riverside cadets for lessons in jazz
"Listen, imitate and then assimilate," professional drummer Justin Varnes told his teenage audience about playing jazz music.
Quilts move from the bed to the gallery as an artform
On cold winter nights, while the wind howled outside her window, Jean Leslie remembers being warmed inside and out by curling beneath quilts that were made with love by the women in her family.
‘Georgia Traveler’ films segment in Lula
Although North Georgia Canopy Tours are tucked away in Lula like a prized jewel, Friday the entire state got an opportunity to enjoy the high-flying fun.
Hall County man takes his message to YouTube with rap
Daniel Gilstrap, a.k.a D Earl, works as a correctional officer for Hall County, but in his off time he's belting out gospel hip-hop to lead his fans to become followers of Christ.
Getting rid of clutter takes a dedicated plan of action
Clutter - it's spilling out of your closet, hiding in your office and lurking in your kitchen.
Pimento cheese is making a comeback in the foodie world
Use it as a topping for hot dogs and hamburgers, make fancy little tea sandwiches on white bread, use it as a dip for celery sticks or crackers, even modernize it with pita or veggie chips - pimento cheese is just about perfect for any occasion.
The search for the ‘Lord God Bird’
Picture this film concept: A group of adventure seekers tromp off into the wilderness near a small town in search of a mythical creature many claim to have seen or heard, its sounds echoing through the forest sight unseen.
Putting pen to paper turns prosperous for Vickery Creek Elementary student
At 10 years old, Sarah Voskamp has done something many people never do - she's written a book.
Former Waldorf chef lends expertise to help area ministry’s outreach program
Every other month, volunteers at Lakewood Baptist Church in Gainesville gather in the worship center's fellowship hall and prepare a meal to feed a few hundred people.
Articles by Section - Life top stories
Gainesville minister pens book
When David Glover's grandson Zachariah Kyle Emerson was born in 1998, the Gainesville man felt blessed.
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.
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.
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.
Wedding bells, blues and venues
Brittany Evans wanted a storybook wedding but what she got was something more like a movie.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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