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- Thursday, May 23, 2013 Gainesville, Georgia
Archive By Section - Local
East Hall Middle's Casas places 6th in statewide spelling bee
ATLANTA - A word of Dutch origin ended an East Hall Middle School eighth-grader's third and deepest run as a spelling bee champion.
Another marijuana 'grow house' raided in Hall County
When federal authorities last August announced the indictments of 25 defendants of mostly Cuban descent in connection with a large-scale marijuana "grow house" operation, it was thought that the organization had been dismantled.
Hundreds line up to get rabies shots for pets
Dr. Doug Tanner has a simple technique for vaccinating a long, tail-wagging line of furry, four-legged animals for rabies: "Hurry."
Find out how to prevent foreclosure
Homeowners can get information to help them keep their homes at an event being held next week in Gainesville by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs.
Road work to close lanes
The Georgia Department of Transportation warns drivers that continuing work on four road projects will cause lane closures next week in Hall County.
No word yet on hospital lawsuit
There was no word Friday afternoon on whether a lawsuit has been filed by Barrow Regional Medical Center in Winder to stop Northeast Georgia Health System's planned Braselton hospital.
A journey of faith, love
The Stations of the Cross, also called the Way of the Cross, is a Catholic devotion depicting the events in the last hours of Jesus - the Passion and death of Christ.
Judge grants delay in Zamites case
A Hall County judge reluctantly agreed to postpone a civil competency trial for a death penalty defendant after expressing frustration at the pace of the case.
Easter marches into Rabbittown
The spirit of Easter, as one spectator called it, was flourishing Saturday morning at the Rabbittown Easter parade.
School rules out gas leak
A suspicious smell at 9:30 Friday morning caused an evacuation at Martin Elementary School in Flowery Branch. But by 10:30 a.m., a sweep of the building by Hall County Fire officials found no cause for alarm.
Cleveland restaurateur Pauline ‘Ma’ Gooch dies at age 87
Pauline "Ma" Gooch was remembered Friday as a woman who worked until her legs gave out, but never lost her love for people.
Extension office secretary charged with theft, forgery
A secretary for Hall County's University of Georgia Extension Service office was arrested Friday on charges of embezzling $52,000 from the office, authorities said.
Go ahead and burn it: Gainesville lifts ban
For the first time since last April, residents living within the city limits of Gainesville can apply for a permit to burn yard refuse.
Gas smell evacuates Martin Elementary
A suspicious smell at 9:30 Friday morning caused an evacuation at Martin Elementary School in Flowery Branch. But by 10:30 a.m., a sweep of the building by Hall County Fire officials found no cause for alarm.
Texas man sentenced for money laundering
Kevin Felts, a judge said, lived the life of a con man, bragging of exploits as a fighter pilot just back from Iraq when his true life as a chemical engineer was less enthralling.
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Standoff suspect makes first appearance in court
A Gainesville man charged with terroristic threats, criminal damage to property and reckless conduct had his first appearance before a Hall County magistrate judge on Wednesday.
State to privatize its lodge parks by July 1
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources is moving to privatize lodge parks in the state, as part of fulfilling a state mandate to become, among other things, more self-sufficient.
Red Rabbit to continue operating
The saga of the Red Rabbit fixed-route bus service ended Wednesday with the Hall County Board of Commissioners approving an agreement with Gainesville, but it didn't end quietly.
Army Rangers in training perform safety exercises on Lake Lanier
About 100 Rangers in training from Camp Frank D. Merrill in Dahlonega parachuted into Lake Lanier at War Hill Park in Dawsonville on Wednesday.
Residents speak out against city’s at-large voting system during council meeting
Two Gainesville residents spoke against the city's at-large voting system at Tuesday's City Council meeting.
City holds first transportation public meeting
Upon moving to Gainesville in February, Tricia Terrell soon discovered that in-town travel - at least by foot or bicycle - was more than a little tricky.
Lumpkin County Superintendent: Prayer encouraged as long as it doesn’t disrupt class
A week after a student-led prayer resulted in more than 50 Lumpkin County High School students skipping classes, the system's superintendent said no action will be taken other than working to educate teachers and students about the law pertaining to prayer in school.
Dawson County chief tax assessor facing drug charges
Dawson County's chief tax appraiser was arrested at his office Tuesday afternoon on misdemeanor drug charges.
Shred Away Cancer event set for today
The Times and Document Destruction Services Inc. are teaming up for a document shredding event today to benefit Relay for Life.
Ridgewood, Green Street intersection to close today
Ridgewood Avenue will be closed at its intersection with Green Street from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today.
Hot weather health tips
Here are some tips to help you deal with the summer heat wave.
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