Rising stars take a few bows

In its first four years, the Grady Young Foundation honored members of the military, educators, health care professionals and public safety workers at its annual banquet. On Saturday, it was time for area students, from elementary school to college, to get a pat on the back.

Special Report: Ten Years after the North Hall tornado

The early morning hours of Friday, March 20, 1998, brought tragedy to North Hall and White counties.

Gainesville school board plans Enota traffic update

GAINESVILLE - Gainesville school system administrators plan to give an update Monday night on traffic at Enota Multiple Intelligences Academy. Principal Sally Meadors and Keith Vincent, the district's maintenance and transportation director, are set to discuss how traffic is faring at the school since making some changes to the parking lot and pick-up/drop-off area behind the school and near the gymnasium. Parents had complained about slow-moving traffic ...

Here comes Fido Cottontail?

Easter came early for many Hall County dogs on Saturday morning. Hall County Parks and Leisure held the third annual Easter Bone Hunt in Laurel Bark Park in which 15 pooches hunted for 200 hidden plastic eggs containing dog treats. Additional eggs contained certificates for gifts such as dog bowls and travel packs.

Gill: Weather is what happens when you’re making other plans

Like many across Hall County and Northeast Georgia, Times education reporter Jeff Gill had his normal Saturday routine interrupted by the line of storms which moved through the area. He shares his experiences, which likely mirror what many of you went through Saturday. Hiding behind the cooler of egg cartons at the Kroger store isn't my idea of family fun.

Civil War re-enactors present program to North Hall students

GAINESVILLE - North Hall Middle School eighth-graders got a preview of next week's planned field trip to historic stops in Georgia, thanks to a pair of Civil War enthusiasts.

Motorcyclist dies in wreck

A motorcyclist was killed after striking a parked car in Hall County near the Gwinnett County line late Thursday, the Georgia State Patrol said.

Most severe weather skirts neighboring counties

Like Hall County, much of Northeast Georgia seemed to be spared the severity of the storms that killed at least two people in Northwest Georgia.

Early shots at clinic aims to fend off rabies

If your pet hasn't had a rabies shot recently, it's time to get a booster.

Hall DA speaks to 2 accusers

Hall County's district attorney continues to look into allegations of financial improprieties by the county board of tax assessors as one county commissioner publicly called this week for a full investigation in light of accusations made by two retired county employees.

Corps cuts back on Lake Lanier water releases

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has reduced the amount of water it releases from Lake Lanier.

Blairsville man to be on TVA's board of directors

The U.S. Senate voted early Friday to confirm the appointment of Thomas Gilliland of Blairsville to the board of directors of the Tennessee Valley Authority.

Daughters of the American Revolution awards Gene Beckstein with Medal of Honor for service

For the past 19 years, Gene Beckstein has fed the hungry, sheltered the cold and led drug addicts to the grace of God. And on Thursday, the local Col. William Candler chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution awarded him the organization's most prestigious honor, the DAR Medal of Honor.

Man charged in stepson's beating

A Gainesville man has been charged in an assault on his 3-year-old stepson that left the boy in critical condition.

Running from the pounds

More than 1,500 people have been training for the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce's "Get Fit Stay Fit" 5K run/walk, scheduled for Thursday evening at Riverside Military Academy.

Ga. water negotiator's role may be seen as conflict

Flooding hits South Hall, closing roads

Overnight storms have caused havoc throughout Hall County, particularly in the southern end, where a busy strip of Ga. 13/Atlanta Highway has been under water for most of the day.

Rock in the Spring concert benefits local school

Concertgoers look over items in a silent auction Saturday night at the Rock in the Spring fundraiser at Brenau University ampitheater. Proceeds benefit the local school Challenged Child and Friends, an early intervention center in Gainesville that provides special needs and typically developing children the opportunity to learn together and from each other. Local musicians Mid Life Crisis played at the event. Local musicians Mid Life Crisis perform Saturday night for the audience at the Brenau ...

Riverside Military Academy opens campus home for president

Riverside Military Academy welcomed a new addition to its campus Saturday, something it hasn't had since 2005: A home for the school president.

Powerball: Did these numbers change your life?

Winning numbers: 22-10-13-14-52

Groups gather at Lake Lanier to promote boating safety

In anticipation of the summertime increase in lake recreation, the Lake Lanier Association held a Boating Safety Awareness Day Saturday at Lake Lanier Islands resort.

Nonprofits, state agencies work to help victims of human trafficking

Jennifer Robson sits in front of her laptop computer and scrolls through a list of ads on an adult website, looking for a local woman to call.

Law agencies focus sharp eyes to spot victims

To spot victims of sex trafficking, it takes the keen eye of an expert - one like Brian Johnston, assistant special agent in charge of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation's Human Trafficking Unit.

Proposed left-turn ban on Green raises a stir

The potential for no left turns on Green Street has raised hackles along the busy, four-lane road, according to one of its most vocal business leaders.

Last school day a chance for partying, fun in Gainesville

With tears in her eyes, second-grade teacher Maria McConnell says goodbye to her class.

Judge to decide best tax distribution between cities and county based on filings

Hall County and Gainesville, on behalf of all the county's municipalities, each submitted their offers on the distribution of local option sales tax revenue Friday morning to visiting Superior Court Judge Frank Mills.

Federal courthouse ceremony welcomes 52 new Americans

Fifty-two foreign nationals from more than 25 countries walked into the federal court in Gainesville at 11 a.m. Friday and walked out as citizens of the United States at noon.

BBQ cooks fire up for Laurel Park competition

Crowds came by both car and by boat Friday to the kickoff for the second annual Hawgin' on Lanier barbecue competition at Laurel Park.

Rove to speak at Republican convention in Athens

As the state GOP convention officially came to order Friday, a small group of tea party and other activists stood outside to announce a large-scale voter outreach effort this year in part because they feel they can't depend on national Republicans to win elections.

Fire damages commercial building off Jesse Jewell

Firefighters were called to a blaze this afternoon at a building off Jesse Jewell Parkway in the 1000 block of Airport Drive.