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- Monday, May 20, 2013 Gainesville, Georgia
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Krav Maga classes teach techniques in case of attack
Karen Mewborn jogged along the road alone early one morning and began to wonder: What would she do if someone tried to attack her?
Appalachian Hope Center helps people overcome hard times
Through their involvement with Caring Hands Ministries, Ann and Charles Fleming have met a lot of people with an aversion to religion over the years.
Cresswind unveils community garden space
Above the entryway to the garden hangs a painted sign that reads "Common Ground." Inside the garden, bordered by a blue picket fence, neighbors gather to celebrate the beginning of a beautiful thing. The garden club at Cresswind at Lake Lanier, an active adult community in Gainesville, has built its own community garden. The club celebrated with a ribbon-cutting and champagne ceremony Wednesday evening. Garden club President Bill Brackner said construction of the garden has ...
Cannon: It’s cherry blossom time so pick your favorite
The first day of spring was ushered in this week and the cherry trees are blooming. When you see pink blooms on the trees around town, it seems to whisper that warm weather is on its way.
An Easter lamb that cuts the fat, but stays savory
I love lamb, in every way and every cut. But I don't eat it very often because of the same thing that tends to make it so very delicious - its fattiness.
Local author’s new book tells of immigrant parents seeking a better life in the states
As a child, Bill Rezak often was questioned about the origin of his last name. "And I would always answer that my father was Palestinian and my mother was British," Rezak said. "And that I'm the quintessential American in a country of immigrants." Rezak, a Hall County resident, has always been intrigued by the very different worlds from which his ancestors came. His mother's parents were sent from Great Britain to Canada alone at the ...
Special-needs students gain experience outside of the classroom through school program
Every Wednesday morning, five students with special needs board the school bus and prepare to go to work at various local businesses.
Gainesville native competes in desert races, inspired by nephew who has epilepsy
Most people wouldn't consider running across the world's driest desert a vacation.
Local churches return to Christianity’s roots by reaching out via social media
As more new forms of communication emerge, such technology is giving local churches an opportunity to reconnect to the early days of Christianity.
Heirloom seed project grows with community input
A University of North Georgia research project that started with just a simple idea of collecting heirloom seeds from the surrounding communities, has grown far beyond the scope originally intended.
Guinness, it's not just for drinking
On a normal day, thirsty revelers easily drain two kegs of Guinness at Boston's Black Rose tavern. Come St. Patrick's Day - an official holiday in Bean Town - and they'll plow thorough 55 kegs.
Gainesville artist teaches Haitians to ‘paint’ mural using recycled trash
When Cathy Little heard there was plenty of garbage lining the streets of the rural Haitian town she was preparing to visit, she didn't think of it as offensive or unsanitary.
Regional forestry supervisor taught, and lived, fire safety
For more than 20 years, Robert McDonald brought his "good friend" Smokey the Bear and their shared message of forest fire safety and prevention to fourth-grade students in Banks and Hall counties.
Carrying love on their backs
If you saw a student carrying a backpack home on a Friday afternoon, you probably wouldn't give it a second thought.
Master Gardeners show how air layer process generates new camellias
When Melanie Clark, a Hall County Master Gardener, moved from her home in Gainesville to North Hall, she packed her belongings but had to leave her 15 beautiful camellias behind.
Articles by Section - Life top stories
Simple, quick & tasty meals for mom on Mother's Day
Quiche has a reputation as a complicated dish. And I'm not sure why.
Online farmers market kicks off selling season Friday
The Northeast Georgia Locally Grown online farmers market will kick off the beginning of its fourth season selling local and sustainably grown foods from all across North Georgia at 9 p.m. Friday, May 10.
Saint's photos capture the world around him
Former Gainesville resident Rick Saint always wanted to travel the world. When the opportunity arose to teach in Korea, Saint took it.
Chestatee grad gets Student Academy Award nod
A day before his 22nd birthday, Matthew Kiel got an early and unexpected birthday present - a nomination for his stop-motion movie in the 40th annual Student Academy Awards.
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