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- Saturday, May 18, 2013 Gainesville, Georgia
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Rabid skunk caught in North Hall
The Georgia Public Health Lab in Decatur confirmed Monday that a skunk captured in the Wiley Road area of North Hall tested positive for rabies.
More wheels mean more meals
Every weekday, Meals on Wheels delivers some 400 meals to Hall County seniors, but the program's coordinator said more meals could be delivered with more volunteers.
Gainesville, Hall County high school graduation rates are solid
With a 2007 graduation rate of 81 percent, or 10 points above the state average, Gainesville High School has become a destination for some 40 school districts statewide "to learn more about our success," said campus principal Mike Kemp.
Habersham County's new superintendent could start July 1
Application documents are available for viewing for Robert Costley, who has been given the Habersham County school board's OK as its new superintendent.
Parents, students, educators worry that new HOPE rules can leave behind ‘best and the brightest’
Students, parents and educators complained Tuesday night about last year's eligibility changes in the much-coveted HOPE Scholarship and its effects on students taking challenging courses.
Gas station at Seasons on Lanier still a no-go
In the tussle between Seasons on Lanier residents and the bankrupt neighborhood's potential new developer, Easlan Capital of Atlanta Inc. has been granted a timeout.
Former county parks director works in Arcade
Deborah Mockus, who served for five years as director of Hall County Parks and Leisure Services, is now city administrator for the Jackson County town of Arcade. Mockus left Hall County's employment in mid-March. "She was not asked to leave," said County Administrator Jim Shuler, calling her departure "mutually agreed upon." Mockus was given a six-month severance package. Shuler did not elaborate on the reason for the ...
Northeast Georgia Health System says Barrow hospital's lawsuit has no merit
Northeast Georgia Health System officials have denied allegations that they did not follow Georgia's certificate-of-need rules when applying to build a new hospital in Braselton.
Gainesville City Council, school board hold joint meeting
The Gainesville City Council and the Gainesville school board met Monday to discuss matters that affect both.
Church hopes to buy building to house mission
St. Michael Catholic Church has signed a contract to purchase the current building of Emmanuel Baptist Church as a mission. The $1.3 million contract is contingent upon the church's ability to raise $300,000 in donations and pledges by the end of April. Emmanuel Baptist, located at 177 Atlanta Highway, is in a business district that is dominated by businesses owned by or catering to Latino clientele. It backs up to ...
Residents give ideas to improve libraries
A group of nearly 20 Hall County residents and elected officials gathered Monday at Blackshear Place Library in Oakwood to brainstorm improvement ideas for Hall County libraries. Adrian Mixson, Hall County Library System director, said the purpose of the focus group was to determine how library patrons' needs regarding facilities, services and programs might change during the next five years. "This is a growing county. We're asking our ...
Holly tree pruning will block off lane of downtown traffic
GAINESVILLE- It's not Christmas, but they'll still be trimming the holly tree. Gainesville motorists should be advised that the Green Street lane that turns right onto E.E. Butler will be blocked off this afternoon while Jackson EMC prunes the Green Street holly tree.
An exercise in auctioneering: Uptown Fitness equipment sold to pay taxes
They came in search of the elusive bargain, and some found it Tuesday as Gainesville and the Hall County Tax Commissioners office sold some of the equipment at the former Uptown Fitness on Bradford Street.
Car theft, chase lead to arrest of Talmo teenager
An 18-year-old Talmo resident is being held in the Hall County Jail without bond after he allegedly fired a gun at someone, stole a car and fled from deputies Sunday morning.
Uptown Fitness Center equipment up for auction
The Hall County Tax Commissioners Office and the city of Gainesville will host an auction from 8 to 10 a.m. today at the former site of Uptown Fitness Center at 131 Bradford St.
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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