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McEver Road intersections closer to getting upgrade

Construction could begin this summer or fall at two major intersections on McEver Road in South Hall County.

April 30, 2013 | Jeff Gill | Local


Collins talks issues with residents

Life at the U.S. Capitol is crazy, said U.S. Rep. Doug Collins, R-Gainesville, on Monday in his first live town hall meeting.

April 30, 2013 | Sarah Mueller | Local


Corps to increase releases Wednesday

Today's the last day of reduced water releases from Lake Lanier, barring a last-minute move from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District.

April 30, 2013 | From staff reports | Local


120 students awarded by the Department of Labor

Local high school students received awards for developing the soft skills that can help them in real-world workplaces.

April 30, 2013 | Meredith Pruitt | Local


Gainesville’s Morris wins state STAR student award

Gainesville High School's William Morris was named Georgia's STAR student on Monday night in Atlanta.

April 30, 2013 | From staff reports | Local


Aguilar testifies in child rape trial

A Gainesville man charged with rape and aggravated child molestation testified Monday in court.

April 30, 2013 | Emma Witman | Local


DOT needs to hear formally from Hall County, Gainesville on Red Rabbit

Georgia Department of Transportation officials said they need direction from Hall County and the city of Gainesville because time is running out.

April 30, 2013 | Sarah Mueller | Local


The Local Agenda: Gainesville council to hold called meeting Thursday

The Gainesville City Council is scheduled to hold a called public meeting at 9 a.m. Thursday morning before its work session.

April 30, 2013 | Sarah Mueller | Local


Students arrested after BB gun discharged at Johnson

Two Johnson High School seniors were arrested Monday after authorities say one of them brought a BB gun to school and another student was accidentally shot in the back of the head.

April 30, 2013 | Shannon Casas | Local


Gainesville man arraigned in child porn case

A Gainesville man was arraigned Monday in federal court on charges he produced, distributed and received child pornography.

April 30, 2013 | Jeff Gill | Local


Dog recovering from gunshot wound

Macey, a 4-year-old black Labrador retriever, is a recent victim of a hunting-related shooting.

April 29, 2013 | By Carey Sartain For The Times | Local


'A Good Hair Day' wig drive continues across metro Gainesville

For a woman who has lost her hair during cancer treatments, every day is a bad hair day. But The Cancer Center at Northeast Georgia Medical Center and The American Cancer Society are hoping to make women's days a little better by sponsoring the fourth annual "A Good Hair Day" wig drive. The wig drive will continue through May 31. The medical center will be collecting donations of "preloved" and new wigs, wig stands and ...

April 29, 2013 | From staff reports | Local


Eyes on the Road: Georgia targets Welcome Centers for renovation

The state is planning to renovate Georgia's Welcome Centers, including one south of Lavonia off Interstate 85 in Northeast Georgia.

April 29, 2013 | Jeff Gill | Local


Bank Bus rolling into Gainesville

The Gainesville Housing Authority hopes its Bank Bus event on Thursday will help residents with their budgets, financial literacy and computer use.

April 29, 2013 | Greg Breazeale | Local


Hall County Sheriff’s office administering GED tests at jail

Increased integration of technology at the Hall County Jail is continuing to make processes more streamlined for inmates and officials.

April 29, 2013 | Emma Witman | Local


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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.

May 18, 2013 | Savannah King | Local


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.

May 18, 2013 | Sarah Mueller | Local


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.

May 18, 2013 | Emma Witman | Local


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.

May 18, 2013 | Meredith Pruitt | Local


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.

May 17, 2013 | Sarah Mueller | Local


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.

May 17, 2013 | From staff reports | Local


2013-14 tax rate likely to remain the same in Flowery Branch

Flowery Branch is moving toward a fiscal 2013-14 budget with the tax rate remaining the same, but with local option sales taxes remaining an unknown factor because of an ongoing dispute between Hall County and the cities.

May 17, 2013 | Jeff Gill | Local


Honorary graduates exemplify school’s values

The 2013 graduating class of Gainesville High School has many accomplished students who are destined to do something meaningful with their lives.

May 17, 2013 | Savannah King | Local


Gainesville High School to stream graduation ceremony live

Gainesville High School's broadcast journalism class will be streaming live coverage of the school's graduation ceremony tonight.

May 17, 2013 | From staff reports | Local


What would you do with $562 million dollars?

The Powerball jackpot is at an estimated $562 million, the second highest in the game's history. Like with all big jackpots, that means many people are thinking about what they could do with that huge chunk of change, which can be doled out over 29 years or paid in a cash option of about $352.1 million. So, let's hear it. What would you do with the money?

May 17, 2013 | From staff reports | Local


Unity Tour helps raise funds for fallen officers during National Police Week

In conjunction with National Police Week and the honoring of fallen officers, the Gainesville Police Department is lit up blue at night.

May 17, 2013 | Emma Witman | Local


Hall County presents proposed 2014 budget

Hall County held a public budget open house Thursday evening, and one resident came.

May 16, 2013 | Sarah Mueller | Local


Gainesville to move forward on creating land bank

The city of Gainesville is moving forward to create a land bank, and the next step is talking to Hall County.

May 16, 2013 | Sarah Mueller | Local


Dawson County tax appraiser resigns after drug arrest

Dawson County's chief tax appraiser has resigned following his arrest last week on misdemeanor drug charges.

May 16, 2013 | | Local


Dawson County man charged Monday with attempted arson

A Dawsonville man was arrested Monday morning after he reportedly attempted to set fire to his home on Duck Thurmond Road last week.

May 16, 2013 | Times regional staff | Local


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