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Forensics speaker: BTK’s hubris was his downfall

DAHLONEGA - A Wichita, Kan., serial killer's love of attention and notoriety became the single biggest factor in his capture, a detective in the case said Tuesday.

March 30, 2008 | Stephen Gurr | Local


Hall schools plan to roll out K-12 career program in fall

GAINESVILLE - Elementary school students often get their first exposure to an array of careers through adults visiting their class from the work place.

March 30, 2008 | Jeff Gill | Local


Jefferson: Education hearing set for March 27

Brian Burdette, the State Board of Education member representing the 10th Congressional District, plans to hold a public hearing on education issues from 7-8 p.m. March 27 at Jackson County Comprehensive High School. Those wishing to speak at the meeting are asked to sign in when they arrive.

March 30, 2008 | From staff reports | Local


Johnson High Pride Day is April 19

GAINESVILLE - Johnson High School has set Johnson Pride Day for April 19.

March 30, 2008 | From staff reports | Local


Gainesville Kiwanis Club tosses Knucksie its Youth Service Award

According to the Kiwanis International Web site, Kiwanis clubs are meant to be global organizations of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time.

March 30, 2008 | Katie B. Davis | Local


Employers hand out applications as job-seekers search for opportunities at job fair

OAKWOOD - For people like Steven Girardeau, the Gainesville State College Spring Job Fair is a great place to find a new job.

March 30, 2008 | Ashley Fielding | Local


Team time trial at Road Atlanta, new entries add international flair to Tour de Georgia

Since its inception, the Tour de Georgia has grown, becoming one of the nation's premier bicycle races.

March 30, 2008 | Times regional staff | Local


I-985, Ga. 369 and Ga. 53 lane closures this week

The outside lanes of U.S. 129 will be closed weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. starting at Ridge Road to Athens Street for removal of the curb and gutter.

March 30, 2008 | From staff reports | Local


Perdue honors actions of adults, youths on ‘911 Day’

Gov. Sonny Perdue recognized 911 professionals and 13 young 911 heroes from across the state Tuesday during "911 Day in Georgia."

March 30, 2008 | From staff reports | Local


Doctor says happy thoughts can make healthier patients

Can laughter and playfulness improve your health? Dr. Dale Anderson thinks so, and there's research to back him up.

March 30, 2008 | Debbie Gilbert | Local


K-12 career program coming to Hall schools in fall

GAINESVILLE - Elementary school students often get their first exposure to an array of careers through adults visiting their class from the workplace. The Hall County school system plans to introduce a program, 21st Century Awareness Exploration Connections, next school year to intensify that effort at early grades through other initiatives, including career days, field trips and skits. The school system is looking at holding day camps ...

March 30, 2008 | Jeff Gill | Local


Tornado deja vu: Victim’s canine registration papers blew from Polk County to Alto

Terry Stone got a sick feeling in her stomach when she dialed a phone number for Bonnie Turner, and no one, not even a machine, answered.

March 30, 2008 | Ashley Fielding | Local


Hall, Gainesville students taking graduation tests this week

GAINESVILLE - Graduation tests are under way this week in the Gainesville and Hall County school systems.

March 29, 2008 | Jeff Gill | Local


Hailstorm struck car dealers hard; insurance companies assessing damage

The storms that struck the Gainesville area on Saturday wreaked havoc by dumping hail on the lots of a number of the area's new car dealers.

March 29, 2008 | Harris Blackwood | Local


War vets discuss future of Iraq with Gainesville State students

As the fifth anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Iraq approaches, three Iraq war veterans spoke at Gainesville State College Monday and pondered whether an exit strategy is possible.

March 29, 2008 | Debbie Gilbert | Local


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Fire causes damage to McEver Road home

Unattended cooking appears to be the cause of a fire that damaged a McEver Road home on Wednesday, authorities said.

June 20, 2013 | From staff reports | Local


Hall residential home construction rising, but still far from its peak

Demand is driving new residential housing construction in Hall County, but it will take a few more years to reach prerecession levels.

June 20, 2013 | Sarah Mueller | Local


Gainesville native sings for President Obama in Berlin

A Gainesville native has made it to the big time in her vocal performance career.

June 20, 2013 | Meredith Pruitt | Local


Man hospitalized after being hit by limb of falling tree

A Gillsville man was hospitalized for evaluation Wednesday after a tree limb fell on him in his front yard - but not before he pushed his niece out of harm's way, relatives and friends said.

June 20, 2013 | Nat Gurley | Local


Hall County looking to fix Ga. 13 at Memorial Park Drive intersection

Hall County is planning to build a new left-turn lane on traffic-heavy Ga. 13/Atlanta Highway at Memorial Park Drive.

June 20, 2013 | Jeff Gill | Local


Dates and times changed for the Summer Food Service Program

Meal dates and times have changed for the Summer Food Service Program being hosted by the University of North Georgia.

June 20, 2013 | From staff reports | Local


Man indicted in shooting at Peppers Market

A Gainesville man accused of murder was formally indicted by a Hall County jury on Tuesday.

June 20, 2013 | Emma Witman | Local


Children decorate pillowcases to send to soldiers

"I can close my eyes and see a better day. Thank you," read a child's words written on a pillowcase. "Thank you for our freedom," read another.

June 20, 2013 | Andrew Akers | Local


Rankings on teacher training stir controversy

A study released Tuesday shows that preparation for teaching jobs is lacking across the country, including in Georgia.

June 20, 2013 | Carly Sharec | Local


Housing festival hopes to connect residents with services

Residents of Hall County with housing problems can get help at the Community Housing Festival on Saturday.

June 20, 2013 | Sarah Mueller | Local


Wessell Park renovations get underway

Renovations of Wessell Park, including replacing existing tennis and basketball courts with new ones and building landscaping walls to prevent erosion, began Tuesday.

June 19, 2013 | Andrew Akers | Local


Dyer to speak in nation’s capital on breaking barriers, engaging students

Gainesville City Schools Superintendent Merrianne Dyer will travel to Washington, D.C., next week, sharing information about collaborative educational methods that the system has implemented.

June 19, 2013 | Carly Sharec | Local


Shooting shocks area soccer league

A confrontation at a Sunday soccer game that left one man dead and another in custody has shocked area players, coaches and fans, a local coach said.

June 19, 2013 | Emma Witman | Local


Class Notes: Gainesville teacher named to Ga. ‘Master Teacher’ list

Michelle Masters, a teacher at New Holland Knowledge Academy with the Gainesville City Schools, was named by Gov. Nathan Deal to the 2013 Master Teacher list.

June 19, 2013 | Carly Sharec | Local


Horse rescued from possible sinkhole

A horse was stuck in an apparent sinkhole last week on the 1300 block of Hugh Stowers Road.

June 19, 2013 | From staff reports | Local


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