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- Wednesday, May 22, 2013 Gainesville, Georgia
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Stray Pet Strut and 5K Run set for Saturday
The Humane Society of Hall County presents its 17th annual Stray Pet Strut and 5K Run on Saturday, with all of the proceeds going to benefit the organization. The event takes place at Lake Lanier Islands, which is a new location from previous years.
Community leaders ‘locked up’ for cause
On April 29, the Gainesville Police Department, the Hall County Sheriff's Office and the Oakwood Police Department will take business leaders to the Muscular Dystrophy Association 'jail' at Gainesville's Georgia Mountains Center. They will spend one hour in jail and make calls to friends and business associates to help bail them out.
Final ‘super sweep’ scheduled
The Lake Lanier Association's ongoing cleanup program, "Shore Super Sweep," comes to an end this weekend. As a last hoorah, four organized cleanups are planned Saturday morning at various locations around the lake.
Ex-parks boss says Hall commissioner wanted her out because she is a woman
Former Hall County Parks and Leisure Services Director Deborah Mockus said she felt "betrayed" when county officials suggested she leave her position due to the wishes of a county commissioner. But, county officials said they recommended she explore new positions due to her inadequate job performance.
Burn victim released from hospital
A child who was airlifted to an Atlanta burn unit Monday with second-degree burns from spilled soup has been released from the hospital, an official said.
GSC hosts discussion on global warming
A Gainesville State College assistant professor will present "Understand Global Warming" at noon April 23 in the college's Continuing Education/Performing Arts Center auditorium. The public is welcome to attend.
Ga. 400 gets cable barrier in median
The Georgia Department of Transportation last week installed a median on portions of Ga. 400.
Gov. Perdue to decide whether to expand gun rights
When Gainesville sporting goods store manager John Lipscomb wears his Glock 23 handgun legally concealed in the waistband of his pants, he has to leave it behind when he goes into a restaurant to eat. The same goes for riding on a bus or visiting a state park.
Hall County tax assessor agrees to leave of absence
Hall County Board of Tax Assessors Chairman Emory Martin Jr. agreed Wednesday to take a leave of absence from his position, with pay and benefits, until the district attorney comes back with the results of his investigation into allegations of financial improprieties within the office.
Date set for Special Olympics
Special Olympics Georgia has been able to reschedule the Area 2 spring games after concerns that the games weren't going to happen.
Gainesville departments ask for taxpayer help with budgets
In Wednesday's budget meetings, the Gainesville City Council heard from departments that don't totally rely on city funding.
Two men charged with pandering
Two men were arrested Tuesday at an undisclosed location in Gainesville after they negotiated with a prostitute to pay for sex, officials said Wednesday.
Beagle mix uses nose to pinpoint termites for pest control business
There may never be a machine that can rival a dog's nose for identifying odors. That's why dogs are widely used by law enforcement for finding bombs, drugs, arson evidence and missing persons.
Mohawk’s closing follows the trend as manufacturing jobs decline in Georgia
This week's announcement that Mohawk Industries was laying off 366 workers in Dahlonega follows a trend of a decline in manufacturing jobs that has been occurring in Georgia for the past decade.
Canada will hold Olympic trials on Lake Lanier
Lake Lanier's canoe and kayaking venue has been chosen for the Canadian Olympic Trials next month.
Articles by Section - Local
The Local Agenda: Gainesville to hold budget hearing for 2014
The Gainesville City Council is scheduled to hold a hearing on its 2014 proposed budget during tonight's City Council meeting.
Frozen food giveaway happening Wednesday
Caring Hands Ministries will hold a frozen food give away Wednesday in Clermont.
Gainesville City Schools projects increases in both revenue, spending
The Gainesville City School Board heard the final departmental budget presentations for fiscal year 2014 at its work session Monday night.
Hall planning board members narrowly deny commercial zoning request
Hall County commissioners will determine the ability of LL Farms to use its barn for special events after Hall County Planning Commission members narrowly denied the commercial zoning request.
Gender-based classes seem to be effective at Lyman Hall Elementary
Fifth-graders Brandon Murillo and Emilio Ochoa prefer not having girls around while they learn in class.
Work moving ahead for poultry lab in North Hall
Area and state officials, including Gov. Nathan Deal, gathered Monday in drizzle and cold to mark the start of construction on the Georgia Poultry Laboratory Network headquarters in North Hall.
Strawberries in season at Jaemor
Strawberries are ripe for the picking, if you can make your way to them through the mud and saturated ground.
Former Gen. Petraeus to serve on Camp Toccoa board
David H. Petraeus, the former four-star U.S. Army general who commanded coalition forces in Iraq and Afghanistan, has agreed to serve on the Camp Toccoa at Currahee Board of Trustees.
Red Rabbit bus service faces pivotal week
The fate of the Red Rabbit fixed-route bus service may be decided this week as the city of Gainesville and Hall County are both expected to vote on an agreement to keep it operating.
Hot weather health tips
Here are some tips to help you deal with the summer heat wave.
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