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- Saturday, May 25, 2013 Gainesville, Georgia
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Budget hearings: Administrators say prison work camp needs big fixes
The warden of Hall County's Correctional Institution spent much of Wednesday morning justifying his request for more than $3 million at the third round of county budget hearings.
Catholics from St. Michael church are going to see Pope Benedict
About 25 people from St. Michael Catholic Church in Gainesville will travel to New York today to attend one of the first papal ceremonies with Pope Benedict XVI in the United States.
2-year-old burn victim flown to Ohio hospital
A 2-year-old Gainesville girl was flown from Grady Memorial Hospital to a specialized hospital in Ohio for young burn victims Wednesday.
Gainesville man charged with raping teens during psychotherapy sessions
A Gainesville man is being held in the Gwinnett County jail on charges that he raped two female teenagers during psychotherapy sessions at his former Lawrenceville home.
County schools see fewer SPLOST dollars
A much lower-than-projected monthly revenue check has Hall County school officials concerned that a weakening economy might be taking a toll on its vaunted 1-cent sales tax program.
Group from St. Michael Catholic Church will see pope, attend Mass at Yankee Stadium
A group of Gainesville Catholics are on their way to worship with Pope Benedict XVI during his first trip to the United States since he was named the head of the Roman Catholic Church in 2005. The group, about 26 members of St. Michael Catholic Church, are headed to New York to attend a papal Mass Sunday at Yankee Stadium.
Gainesville manufacturer Stork Gamco nominated for award by Lanier Tech
ATLANTA - A Gainesville firm was among the regional nominees at the annual Georgia Manufacturing Appreciation Week awards luncheon. Stork Gamco, a maker of automated poultry processing equipment, was nominated by Lanier Technical College.
Suspect pleads not guilty, faces death penalty in Hoschton murder, arson
JEFFERSON - The man who faces the death
Area officials shocked, saddened by Evans' resignation
Hours after Mike Evans announced his resignation, many area officials who lobbied hard to keep him on the state Department of Transportation Board for five more years say they are shocked at his decision to leave - especially after such a hard-fought battle only three months ago.
Gainesville parks restoration right on schedule
Gainesville's director of Parks and Recreation reports that two park restoration projects are on schedule and should be ready for enjoyment by September.
Evans: Relationship with Abraham began after vote
ATLANTA - Nearly three months after he survived one of the toughest political battles in state history, State Transportation Board Chairman Mike Evans resigned Thursday over another battle, this one of the heart.
Act 3: Lanier Centre has become a Holiday Inn
For the third time in its history, a downtown Gainesville hotel has assumed a new franchise.
Fuel, health insurance costs plague Hall County budget
Hall County budget reviews consistently revealed one problem Tuesday - rising fuel and health insurance costs are forcing county departments to cut costs elsewhere, which may result in smaller raises for employees in the upcoming year.
Recycling firm nabs industrial land deal
After more than a month of discussion, the Gainesville City Council chose to sell its final 28 acres of Industrial Park West property to the owner of Cowart Mulch Products, but the decision may cause one existing industry to leave Gainesville.
Habersham schools OK Robert Costley as new chief
The Habersham County Board of Education voted Monday night to officially approve Robert Costley as its new superintendent starting July 1. He has an initial three-year contract that includes an annual salary of $120,000.
Articles by Section - Local
2 hurt in overnight boat crash on Lake Lanier
Georgia Department of Natural Resources officials are pursuing the pilot of a boat that struck and injured two people late Friday on Lake Lanier, then fled.
Law agencies prepare to keep summer crowds safe on a full Lake Lanier
A full lake plus a warm and mostly sunny Memorial Day weekend forecast likely means an especially busy Lake Lanier as local residents kick off the summer season.
Mobile-based units supplemented by technology to keep parole officers connected
Parole officers in more than 30 offices in Georgia have cleared out their desks to make way for a transition to mobile-based offices, a move which has earned national attention.
Aquatic Center opens for summer season
The Frances Meadows Aquatic Center opens today for the summer season.
Authorities say apartment fire intentionally set
An early afternoon fire at Versailles Apartments appears to have been set intentionally, fire officials said.
Gainesville named in top 10 boating destinations in US
It's easy to call Gainesville one of the best places for boating when you look at Lake Lanier.
Overnight fire hits home in Royal Lakes subdivision
An early morning fire damaged a 6,000-square-foot home in the Royal Lakes subdivision in Flowery Branch.
Hall County completes storm damage assessment
Hall County suffered about $800,000 in storm damage, county Fire Chief David Kimbrell told county commissioners at their meeting Wednesday.
Sheriff's office searching for shooting suspect
Gary Wilson said he never dreamed he would pull up to his father's Lula business "and find crime scene tape."
Hall County students begin their summer vacation
Students across Hall County burst from school doors Thursday, ready to begin their summer vacations.
Hall's cities report slight bumps in population
Hall's cities all showed a slight bump in population between 2011 and 2012 according to the estimates released today by the U.S. Census Bureau.
More than $85,000 in aid to be delivered to Oklahoma
Syfan Logistics received an "overwhelming" amount of donations from the community in response to its relief effort for the Oklahoma tornado victims.
Memorial Day travel to remain busy
If you plan to travel this Memorial Day holiday weekend, you may find things just a little bit less crowded. But don't count on it.
Dogs available for adoption after seized in hoarding case
Some dogs are already in new homes since being seized May 16 in an animal hoarding case, with the rest being prepared for adoption.
Hall leaders discuss library budget request
Hall County commissioners heard two budget requests for 2014 at their meeting Wednesday afternoon from the Hall County Library System director and Superior Court clerk.
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