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- Wednesday, June 19, 2013 Gainesville, Georgia
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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.
Man in critical condition after one-car wreck
One person was airlifted in critical condition from a one-car wreck involving a SUV on Harmony Church Road this afternoon.
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Blood drive to honor disaster victims
The Hall County Sheriff's Office is teaming up with the North Georgia Detention Center and the American Red Cross to host a blood drive to honor victims of natural disasters both close to home and hundreds of miles away.
Suspect charged with murder in fatal shooting
A man was shot and killed Monday evening in the parking lot outside the Peppers Market off E.E. Butler Parkway in Gainesville.
Flowery Branch named fastest growing city in Hall County
Flowery Branch is Hall County's fastest-growing city, expanding 2.7 percent between July 2011 and July 2012, according to recently released census statistics.
An eXtreme eXperience: Summer camps focus on career offerings
"Do you feel nourished?" That's what rising seventh-grader Christina Antoci asked Adrianna Silva after wiping toner from her face Monday.
The Local Agenda: Gainesville City Council has full agenda
City Council members are scheduled to consider several items at their meeting this evening. On the agenda are raising city water and sewer prices, adopting a West Gainesville-Hall County opportunity zone, setting the 2014 property tax rate for the Gainesville Board of Education and changing the ordinance on annexations initiated by the city.
Taxi driver shot in hand during fight
A Gainesville man was charged with using a gun with a filed-off identification number after a man was shot in the hand outside the J&J Foods on Jesse Jewell Parkway just before midnight Saturday.
Hot weather health tips
Here are some tips to help you deal with the summer heat wave.
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