North Hall agriculture program is under evaluation

North Hall High School opened a half-century ago with a strong agricultural program.

Tour's Stage Three crosses finish line

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Trojan Trot to raise money for CASA, drama club

A benefit run will be held Sunday at North Hall High School, with proceeds going to the Court Appointed Special Advocate program and the North Hall Drama Boosters' Club.

Charcoal from grill sparks fire, destroying home

A small, smoldering piece of charcoal caused the total loss of a 1,400-square-foot home Tuesday night in Hall County.

Registration begins for citizens’ academy

Registration has started for the ninth annual Citizens' Police Academy held by the Gainesville Police Department.

Warden says correctional institute is not safe, needs serious repair or replacing

When it rains, the roof leaks. When the roof leaks, the fire alarm system might go off. And in the summer, sheriff's deputies work in stifling temperatures.

Lifetime of ill effects: Drugs can stunt brain growth

This is your brain on drugs.

Youth leadership class announced

This year's class for Youth Leadership Hall has been selected.

Northeast Georgia has scanty drug treatment options for abusers

When parents determine that their child has a substance abuse problem, they've just taken the first step on what could be a long and difficult road.

Gainesville school system may face deficit

The Gainesville school system could end the fiscal year with expenses exceeding revenue, the district's finance chief told the city Board of Education on Monday night. But when board member David Syfan pressed on how much the deficit might be, Janet Allison declined to give an amount.

Parents often in denial about teens’ drug use

When teens get involved in drug abuse, it alters their behavior in ways that are usually fairly obvious.

Rumors of Evans-Abraham DOT romance surfaced in November, Rep. Carl Rogers says

State Rep. Carl Rogers began hearing it in November.

Hall officials say water restrictions are slowing new developments

A drought response resolution passed by the Gainesville City Council last November is now causing new development in Hall County to slow to a trickle, county officials say. In response to state recommendations, Gainesville council members passed a resolution making water unavailable for new development until the drought situation improves and the state loosens its water-use restrictions. Since Gainesville is the primary water provider in the county, ...

Health department expects loss in revenue

A doctor from the Hall County Health Department divulged a staggering statistic to county officials Monday - the department is estimating a $866,208 loss in revenue this year. During the fourth round of county budget hearings, Dr. David Westfall, District 2 public health director, said the health department is slated to receive significantly less revenues from Medicaid payments since the state adopted a managed health care ...

Man charged with fatal shooting

One Gainesville resident is dead and another is in jail in the first homicide case of 2008 for the Hall County Sheriff's Office. Hugo M. Tepanca is being held in the Hall County Jail without bond on accusations of shooting 23-year-old Jose Vargas to death Sunday evening.

Gala honors business leaders

In order to develop and strengthen the local economy, businesses and the community work together for the benefit of each other.

Officials warn motorcyclists to be wary as weather warms

As part of efforts to keep drivers and motorcyclists safe, law enforcement officials and highway safety advocates gathered Thursday in Buford to promote motorcycle safety awareness.

Rabies clinic set for 9 a.m. on Saturday

The Humane Society of Northeast Georgia is putting on a rabies clinic Saturday at the Gainesville Walmart.

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

Hot weather health tips

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

Winter weather tips

Braving winter weather