Bear causes commotion near Dawsonville

Commissioners won’t vote again on Red Rabbit funds

Hall County commissioners said Wednesday night they will not take a second vote to accept federal money to continue operating the Red Rabbit fixed-route bus service.

Self-contained classrooms help students with autism

Reagan Floyd was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and a mild intellectual delay when she was about 2 years old.

Trial continues for rape suspect

Testimony continued Wednesday in the trial of a Gainesville man charged with rape. In addition to the four counts of rape, Jose Luis Aguilar faces two counts of aggravated child molestation, one count of aggravated sodomy and seven counts each of incest, aggravated sexual battery and child molestation. Hall County Sheriff's Office investigator Joel Edgerton testified along with Julie Battle, forensic interviewer from Brenau University, and a therapist from the Children's Center for Hope & ...

State’s motorcyclist fatalities decline in 2012

Georgia experienced slightly fewer motorcyclist fatalities in 2012 than in 2011, according to statistics compiled by the Governor's Office of Highway Safety.

Gainesville public utilities department looks to pay refunds

More than $26,000 in refunds hasn't been claimed for water accounts with the Gainesville Public Utilities Department, according to a news release from the city.

Forsyth County man arrested; $34K of suspected meth seized

A joint law enforcement investigation has resulted in one arrest and the seizure of an estimated $34,000 in suspected methamphetamine.

Designs for Forsyth County jail, courthouse enter the final stages

The designs for a new courthouse and jail in downtown Cumming have entered the final stages before construction starts in July.

Deal signs bill lowering GPA for HOPE grants

More students will be able to attend the state's technical colleges now that Gov. Nathan Deal has signed legislation to lower grade requirements for the HOPE grant program.

Students learn about reading and literacy through movement and rhythm

Thirty kindergarten students banged their hands on drums and danced through their reading lessons Wednesday morning at McEver Arts Academy in Gainesville.

Reduced releases from Lanier likely to end next week

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources doesn't plan to ask the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District, to extend a Tuesday deadline on reduced water releases from Lake Lanier.

Internet provider is subject of state probe

The Governor's Office of Consumer Protection has launched an investigation into Windstream for possible consumer violations by the Internet provider.

Class Notes: Earthquake doesn’t disrupt trip by Brenau

A Brenau University delegation was in Hong Kong when a devastating earthquake struck southwestern China on Saturday, school spokesman David Morrison said.

Motorists should expect delays as part of Ga. 369 work

A Georgia Department of Transportation road project should improve safety on Ga. 369/Browns Bridge Road, officials say, but the work is going to cause some travel delays for motorists.

First United Methodist reigns as spelling bee champ

A South Louisiana delicacy, the mirliton also goes by chayote, mango squash and vegetable pear.

Enota named family-friendly school

Enota Multiple Intelligences Academy has been named a winner of the state Department of Education's Family-Friendly School Partnership School Award.

The Times raises $2,158 for Relay for Life

The Times held a fundraising event Thursday in Gainesville where community members were welcomed to bring documents to shred, with all proceeds benefiting Relay for Life. The "Team Times" Relay for Life Committee collected $2,158 Thursday for the fight against cancer. In addition to people bringing documents to shred, hamburgers and hot dogs were on sale to benefit the cause.

Kids learn lake safety tips before summer ‘trauma season’ begins

Four children sat in a boat on their school's gym floor Thursday as Department of Natural Resources officers shook it and a crowd of their classmates loudly counted down.

4 Gainesville schools went on lockdown Thursday afternoon

Four Gainesville City schools were temporarily locked down Thursday afternoon.

2 Forsyth men charged in $1.6 million theft of 91-year-old

Recharged waters threat to low lying areas during upcoming hurricane season

The rain has been good, but the approaching hurricane season could put Georgia at risk for flooding and other trouble if it continues to rain, weather experts say.

Standoff suspect makes first appearance in court

A Gainesville man charged with terroristic threats, criminal damage to property and reckless conduct had his first appearance before a Hall County magistrate judge on Wednesday.

State to privatize its lodge parks by July 1

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources is moving to privatize lodge parks in the state, as part of fulfilling a state mandate to become, among other things, more self-sufficient.

Red Rabbit to continue operating

The saga of the Red Rabbit fixed-route bus service ended Wednesday with the Hall County Board of Commissioners approving an agreement with Gainesville, but it didn't end quietly.

Army Rangers in training perform safety exercises on Lake Lanier

About 100 Rangers in training from Camp Frank D. Merrill in Dahlonega parachuted into Lake Lanier at War Hill Park in Dawsonville on Wednesday.

Residents speak out against city’s at-large voting system during council meeting

Two Gainesville residents spoke against the city's at-large voting system at Tuesday's City Council meeting.

City holds first transportation public meeting

Upon moving to Gainesville in February, Tricia Terrell soon discovered that in-town travel - at least by foot or bicycle - was more than a little tricky.

Lumpkin County Superintendent: Prayer encouraged as long as it doesn’t disrupt class

A week after a student-led prayer resulted in more than 50 Lumpkin County High School students skipping classes, the system's superintendent said no action will be taken other than working to educate teachers and students about the law pertaining to prayer in school.

Dawson County chief tax assessor facing drug charges

Dawson County's chief tax appraiser was arrested at his office Tuesday afternoon on misdemeanor drug charges.

Shred Away Cancer event set for today

The Times and Document Destruction Services Inc. are teaming up for a document shredding event today to benefit Relay for Life.