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- Saturday, May 18, 2013 Gainesville, Georgia
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Gainesville police, fire departments ask for more money
Two of the biggest recipients of city money, Gainesville's fire and police departments, presented larger-than-usual budget requests Thursday to the Gainesville City Council morning - despite the city's smaller-than-usual general fund for the coming year.
Wake up: Consider this your garden’s alarm clock
Boy, a sun-ripened, garden-fresh tomato sure would taste good right now. And every year, many home gardeners think, "This is the year I'll finally grow those tomatoes." Well, now's your chance to get started. Hall County farmers have been busy prepping their fields for the spring growing season, and they have some tips for the home gardener just getting started ...
Judge sets bond hearing in I-85 fatal wreck
LAWRENCEVILLE - The 20-year-old Gainesville man charged in a four-car interstate crash that left four people dead appeared in Gwinnett County Magistrate Court Thursday.
Legal limbo on Lake Lanier: Service barred from pumping out boat tanks
A boat sanitation company is trying to clean up its act after being suspended from operating on Lake Lanier.
Northeast Georgia Medical Center might create residency program to train new doctors
Should Northeast Georgia Medical Center become a training ground for new physicians?
Lawyer unveils tax assessor findings
The Hall County Board of Tax Assessors continues to undergo scrutiny this week as attorney Ashley Bell presented the findings of his investigation to county commissioners Wednesday regarding his clients' allegations of financial improprieties within the tax assessors office.
Poker run to benefit program that counsels child victims of sex abuse
Bikers will play poker Saturday around Gainesville, but they'll do so for a good cause.
Gainesville departments turn in budget wish lists
The Gainesville City Council on Wednesday heard the budget wish lists of several city departments and divisions.
Lawyer of suspect in fatal I-85 wreck says client will be proven innocent
LAWRENCEVILLE - The family of a Gainesville man facing felony charges in connection with a Monday night wreck on Interstate 85 that killed four people, including three members of another family, said he will be cleared.
Immigration patrol: New program will let deputies check status of county jail inmates
Hall County Sheriff's officials say a program that will allow deputies to begin deportation proceedings for illegal immigrants who are booked into the county jail is closer to starting, after technicians began hooking up computer equipment this week.
Legislature OKs Hall's third state court judge; now it's up to Gov. Perdue
The state Senate has passed a bill creating a third judgeship for the State Court of Hall County. The measure, already passed by the House, now awaits the signature of Gov. Sonny Perdue.
Supreme Court ruling won't stop Flowery Branch's tax allocation district
Despite the recent Georgia Supreme Court ruling disqualifying school tax revenues as a source of funding for tax allocation districts, Flowery Branch officials said Wednesday they will continue plans to implement a tax district for the city.
New superintendent named for Habersham schools
CLARKESVILLE - A Hart County school administrator has been named superintendent of the Habersham County school system.
Ex-councilman gets prison sentence
A former Dawsonville city councilman was sentenced to three years in prison Tuesday for selling prescription morphine tablets in his car during last October's Moonshine Festival.
Out with the old: History Center holds antique show
It is time again for the Northeast Georgia History Center's Antiques Show and Estate Sale, and this year's promises to be bigger and better than in years past.
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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