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- Saturday, May 18, 2013 Gainesville, Georgia
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Jailbirds to aid Muscular Dystrophy Association
Some leaders of Gainesville will be locked up on Tuesday, but not for any wrongdoing; they will be taking part in the Muscular Dystrophy Association's Gainesville Lock-Up.
Weekend fires destroy vacant residences
Two vacant homes were deemed total losses this weekend after separate fires engulfed the buildings.
Hall County Humane Society needs cat, kitten food
The Humane Society of Hall County has an immediate need for donations of cat and kitten food.
Schools reach out to drug offenders
The Hall County school system has a program in place, educators hope, that stops student drug use in its tracks.
Many have helped shape Hall, Gainesville into what it is today
One hundred years ago, a group of business leaders, all men of course, gathered to form the Gainesville Chamber of Commerce.
Hall venue is set for Canadians’ time trials
Hall County's Olympic rowing and paddling venue is getting a visit from some elite athletes from north of the border this week.
McDonald will seek PSC seat
Lauren "Bubba" McDonald, Jr. announced Saturday that he will attempt to reclaim his seat on the Georgia Public Service Commission in November's election.
Work to close lanes on 2 roads this week
Continuing work on U.S. 129 as well as Interstate 985 at Exit 16 in Oakwood will close lanes this week.
Hall teachers may get retirement boost
The Hall County school system is proposing a payroll change that, officials say, will boost employees' retirement income.
Work set to start soon on Gainesville State's new building
Relief may be on the way for Gainesville State College's bustling Watkinsville campus.
Water rate hike might be less than 7 percent
Gainesville City Council members got a bit of good news Thursday in the last hearing before City Manager Bryan Shuler presents the final budget on May 8.
Scientists say Tyrannosaurus rex, fryer chickens have connections
If things had only worked out a little differently, perhaps Gainesville would have been the dinosaur capital of the world. Turns out that chicken you had for lunch or dinner may have come from a direct descendant of giant creatures that once roamed the earth.
Clarkesville man may try to regain PSC seat
Former Public Service Commissioner Lauren "Bubba" McDonald Jr. of Clarkesville said Friday that he is exploring the possibility of a bid to regain his seat on the PSC.
Dairy farming goes green(er)
Are cows and conservation mutually exclusive?
Former Dahlonega soldier pleads guilty to arson
ATLANTA - An Army medic who worked security for an Atlanta strip club while stationed at Dahlonega's Camp Frank D. Merrill pleaded guilty Thursday to torching a competing club for $5,000.
Articles by Section - Local
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Guest House unveils its new home on Oak Street
A few hiccups are to be expected with any major relocation.
A soggy spring so far: Rainy, cool weekend looms
So where did spring go?
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.
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.
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.
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, ...
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.
Hot weather health tips
Here are some tips to help you deal with the summer heat wave.
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