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Tornado victims’ photo landed in Habersham County family's yard

One Habersham County family did not even have to leave home to help with recovery efforts following a Polk County tornado.

March 28, 2008 | Ashley Fielding | Local


Bracket Mania: Print your NCAA brackets now

CLICK THE LINK AT LEFT TO GET YOUR PRINTABLE NCAA TOURNAMENT BRACKET FOR BOTH MEN AND WOMEN NCAA MEN'S TOURNAMENT

March 28, 2008 | | Local


Worst of storms miss Hall: 'We were very fortunate'

It could have been worse. A fierce line of thunderstorms that whipped through Hall County on Saturday afternoon brought heavy rains, high winds, hail and unconfirmed reports of funnel clouds, but little damage to homes and no serious injuries. "I think we dodged a major bullet," Hall County Fire and Emergency Services spokesman Scott Cagle said. As power flickered on and off and many residents hunkered down ...

March 27, 2008 | Stephen Gurr | Local


Moms, children find friends with MOPS

Children and moms alike may find instant allies in a group called Mothers of Preschoolers. MOPS is an international organization for mothers of children preschool age or younger. MOPS of Gainesville, chartered with the First Baptist Church on Green Street, held a consignment sale Saturday at the church to raise funds for the local chapter.

March 27, 2008 | Bianca Bruno | Local


Storms cause widespread damage in Atlanta

ATLANTA (AP) -- Crews hauled broken glass and furniture out of downtown streets Saturday and homeowners surveyed damage caused by a possible tornado that surprised many residents and basketball fans. More thunderstorms headed across northern Alabama toward the city Saturday morning. "We're bracing for another round of whatever mother nature throws at us," said Lisa Janak of the state emergency management agency.

March 26, 2008 | The Associated Press | Local


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.

March 26, 2008 | Stephen Gurr | Local


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.

March 26, 2008 | | Local


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 ...

March 26, 2008 | Jeff Gill | Local


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.

March 26, 2008 | Bianca Bruno | Local


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.

March 26, 2008 | Jeff Gill | Local


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.

March 26, 2008 | Jeff Gill | Local


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.

March 26, 2008 | From staff reports | Local


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.

March 26, 2008 | From staff reports | Local


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.

March 26, 2008 | Debbie Gilbert | Local


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.

March 26, 2008 | Stephen Gurr | Local


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