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County-church access road project moving forward

Hall County is moving forward on a road project that is geared to improving access to the Hall County Government Center and providing overflow parking for neighboring Free Chapel.

May 03, 2013 | Jeff Gill | Local


Waldrep retires for second time after 50 years in law enforcement

Buddy Waldrep is retiring - again - marking a career of more than 50 years in law enforcement.

May 03, 2013 | Emma Witman | Local


National Day of Prayer focuses on nation's leaders

Instead of turning things over in your mind today, turn them over to God in prayer, said Hall County Sheriff Gerald Couch. God is always listening.

May 03, 2013 | Sarah Mueller | Local


No tax hike for Gainesville residents

The city of Gainesville's budget for next year will not recommend a tax hike for residents.

May 03, 2013 | Sarah Mueller | Local


Flowery Branch City Council OKs improvement district

Flowery Branch City Council gave its blessing Thursday night to the Lanier Islands Parkway Community Improvement District, a self-taxing district that would run along a western portion of Ga. 347 in South Hall County.

May 03, 2013 | Jeff Gill | Local


Forsyth County fatal fire probe awaiting GBI reports

Forsyth County authorities are still awaiting the results of a toxicology report for a woman found dead in a house fire Easter morning.

May 03, 2013 | From regional reports | Local


Juveniles charged with April burglary

Three juveniles have been charged in an April 24 burglary in the Lenox Drive area, according to a news release from the Gainesville Police Department.

May 03, 2013 | From staff reports | Local


$2,500 reward offered in shot dog case

A family pet in North Hall is recovering from a shooting incident earlier this month, and PETA announced Thursday that it is offering $2,500 for information in the case.

May 03, 2013 | | Local


Gainesville Middle School hosts first Engineering Night

The cafeteria at Gainesville Middle School was buzzing with the sounds of robots, laser beams, electrical currents and sheer excitement Thursday night.

May 03, 2013 | Savannah King | Local


1 killed, 1 injured in separate wrecks

A Murrayville man died in a one-vehicle wreck in extreme northwest Hall County near the Lumpkin County line.

May 03, 2013 | From staff reports | Local


Dawson County Steel fabricator to add 150 jobs

A steel fabricator plans to add more than 150 jobs over the next three years at its Dawson County plant to supply parts for a new Caterpillar production facility in Athens.

May 02, 2013 | Michele Hester Times regional staff | Local


Sing along at May Blue Sky concerts

Although Wednesday was overcast and a bit breezier than many would expect, that did not deter the kickoff of Main Street Gainesville's Blue Sky Concert Series.

May 02, 2013 | Alana Swain | Local


Governor approves new child care protections

Gov. Nathan Deal has signed into law a bill requiring child care workers to undergo comprehensive, fingerprint-based background checks.

May 02, 2013 | Sarah Mueller | Local


Vehicle title fee change smooth, tax official says

When Gainesville resident Arturo Corso went to the Hall County Tax Commissioner's Office in March to opt in to the new motor vehicle title tax program, he was told he couldn't because he purchased his car out of the state.

May 01, 2013 | Sarah Mueller | Local


Man found not guilty of rape, child molestation

A Gainesville man was found not guilty Wednesday afternoon on most of the counts against him involving his relationship with a young girl.

May 01, 2013 | Emma Witman | Local


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Plans for Ga. 347 include roundabout

While construction is rolling along on most of Ga. 347 in South Hall, the last link of that project - between McEver Road and Lake Lanier Islands - is in the throes of design.

May 05, 2013 | Jeff Gill | Local


Law enforcement seeks clues in death of popular Latino businessman

One month after David Sanchez was killed, his family and friends said they would wear black until his killer was brought to justice.

May 05, 2013 | Emma Witman | Local


Push is on to collect sales taxes on online purchases

Evelyn Franklin, co-owner of gift shop Cozy Corner on Gainesville's downtown square, said Internet retailers that don't charge sales tax on online purchases hurt her business.

May 05, 2013 | Sarah Mueller | Local


Rain can’t deter rubber ducks from raising funds at Derby

A day of rain might stop a lot of people from competing, but certainly not a rubber duck.

May 04, 2013 | Charles Phelps | Local


2 charged with fleeing scene of drug arrest

Two men were arrested Saturday and charged with fleeing a drug arrest by the Hall County Multi Agency Narcotics Squad, Lt. Scott Ware said in a news release.

May 04, 2013 | From staff reports | Local


The Guest House unveils its new home on Oak Street

A few hiccups are to be expected with any major relocation.

May 04, 2013 | Savannah King | Local


A soggy spring so far: Rainy, cool weekend looms

So where did spring go?

May 04, 2013 | Keith Albertson | Local


Political reports may put clerks on the spot

Gainesville City Clerk Denise Jordan said she is uncomfortable imposing and collecting fees from elected officials as part of the new reporting requirements that will take effect Jan. 1.

May 04, 2013 | Sarah Mueller | Local


61 trucks of concrete poured at hospital’s new Braselton location

Construction workers at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center's new Braselton campus were busy at work in the early hours of Friday.

May 04, 2013 | From staff reports | Local


Gainesville High salutes theater director Pam Ware for 2012 Woodruff award

The atrium of Gainesville High School was filled with educators, students, and local supporters of the arts Friday night as they gathered to honor Pam Ware as the 2012 Woodruff Salutes Theatre Educator Honoree.

May 04, 2013 | Meredith Pruitt | Local


Speaker encourages Brenau graduates to chase their dreams at commencement ceremony

Brenau University Women's College celebrated its 134th commencement exercise Friday afternoon. A total of 171 students received their diplomas. The featured speaker was Princeton University professor Anne-Marie Slaughter, formerly the top official for policy and planning in the U.S. Department of State and recently named president of the New America Foundation. Slaughter urged graduates to "follow your heart" in making career and family choices. "It is up to us to make it a woman's world, ...

May 04, 2013 | From staff reports | Local


Taxes done? Now it’s time to shred — carefully

You've filed your taxes and had time to catch your breath from that, but now you may be wondering what to do with those documents.

May 04, 2013 | Greg Breazeale | Local


Hot weather health tips

Here are some tips to help you deal with the summer heat wave.

June 30, 2012 | From staff reports | Local


Winter weather tips

Braving winter weather

January 02, 2012 | From staff reports | Local


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