GHS robotics team heads to California for competition

Three Gainesville High School students sit around a table discussing yet another way to build the robot they hope will make them world champs.

Georgia Mountain Players reflect on fond memories

After 21 years in the footlights, the Georgia Mountain Players are winding down their final season with three last plays.

St. Francis of Assisi makes, installs stained glass windows

For hundreds of years, the stained glass windows of churches around the world have served as storytellers to the people who worship inside.

Duct cleaning gives some homeowners peace of mind

John Santos of Los Angeles wants his home to be a healthy gathering place for family and friends, some of whom are recovering from major illness. As part of his effort, he recently had his home's ductwork professionally cleaned.

Quick, easy and tasty: Recipes to rescue a tired home cook

PARIS - The funny thing about being a food writer and cookbook author is that people think since I'm in the kitchen all day long, dinner must be a snap.

Fair Street testing new Kuno tablets

The third-grade students in Lindsay Brown's class are busy playing games. But they're not running around the classroom. They're not shouting or laughing. The only sounds they're making are the occasional "Yes!" or "Look what I did!'" For the last five weeks, the class at Fair Street International Baccalaureate World School has been trying out a new device called a Kuno Tablet to see if it will be beneficial to teachers and students in the ...

Gainesville’s Micah Massey credits higher power for his Grammy-winning song

"Music itself is such a powerful thing," Micah Massey said. "Music has the power to do a lot of things. It engages us mentally, physically, spiritually. I don't think it's just something that exists like any other creation. It's something that has a lot of power ... it is a great way for people to be taught about God and to engage with God." Massey, worship leader at Free Chapel Church in Gainesville, said he ...

2-day lecture series features world-renowned theologian

Marcus Borg will present three lectures at Brenau University on Friday and Saturday, March 1-2 as part of a newly formed partnership of North Georgia churches and academic institutions.

Bible study turns into ministry support group for young mothers

A group of Hall County women are learning that you don't have to walk a mile in someone's shoes to be compassionate about their struggles.

Low, slow rosemary goat recipe only takes 10 minutes, with prior planning

When is a recipe that takes many hours a fast and easy recipe? When it takes just 10 minutes of your time to prepare.

Vets' cookbook is a recipe for revenue

Local woman tries to bolster the image of shelter pets, increase volunteerism

After bringing a stray dog to the Hall County Animal Shelter, Mary Thompson realized she might be able to help the animals find permanent homes using her skills as a real estate appraiser.

Pruning is easy if you follow the rules

That bush obscuring your view as you back down the driveway. Those limbs scratching the window pane with every breeze. The roses taking over your front porch. These are just some of the many reasons to learn how to prune.

Not going out? Make a Valentine’s at home special

Not planning to go out for Valentine's Day? Time to start planning a special menu for a romantic night in.

Local MOMS Club offers an ear and a heart

Sure, they don't punch a time clock but don't say being a stay-at-home mom isn't hard work.

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.

Calming canines offer stress relief to UNG students during final exams

Sure, surfing for funny pet photos online is a quick way to reduce stress and forget your troubles.