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- Thursday, May 23, 2013 Gainesville, Georgia
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Court rules statement in, cocaine out
The Georgia Supreme Court ruled this week that a Hall County death penalty defendant's initial statement to investigators about a drug-related double murder is admissible in court, but a large amount of cocaine seized two days later is not. The split decision left both the prosecution and defense in the long-pending case of Ignacio Vergara, 26, with rulings in their favor. District Attorney Lee Darragh said with the ...
Strong storms hit Forsyth County
Rita David said she's ready to move into a house without a tree in sight after an early morning squall Tuesday sent a large oak crashing through the bedroom of her home in south Forsyth County.
Residents warm up to transit agency’s proposed changes
GAINESVILLE - Most of the people who attended Tuesday's public transit meeting indicated that they can get behind the proposed changes to Hall Area Transit.
Women’s health clinic reopens
Despite a few setbacks, a small clinic is continuing to provide women's health services at a Gainesville housing project.
STAR students name their influences
GAINESVILLE - Students from Brenau and Riverside Military academies were honored today as Gainesville-Hall County winners in the state Student Teacher Achievement Recognition Program.
United Way volunteers celebrate 60 years of service
More than 340 people arrived at the Gainesville Civic Center for a luncheon Wednesday to celebrate the 60th anniversary of United Way of Hall County and to honor the thousands of Hall County volunteers who have contributed their time and money to the agency since its inception in 1948.
Stork delivers more jobs
Stork Gamco, the Gainesville-based manufacturer of food processing equipment, primarily for the poultry industry, has announced an expansion at its Gainesville plant.
Pamphleteer wins legal fight against Cumming
Fred Baumann said he was stunned when he was arrested for distributing comic book-style gospel tracts of the life of Jesus Christ outside the Taste of Forsyth festival at the Cumming fairgrounds last April.
College to bring MBA program to Cumming city hall
CUMMING - North Georgia College & State University plans to start a master of business administration degree program in August at Cumming City Hall. The University System of Georgia's Board of Regents approved the business program last spring based on a growing need in the region for a graduate-level business program. "We ... look forward to providing additional programs in the future that benefit the work force ...
Schools set kindergarten registration
GAINESVILLE - Registration for children entering kindergarten in the Hall County school system next fall is set for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 31 through April 2 and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. April 3. Parents should register their children at the school where the child will attend and bring the child with them. Also, parents whose children aren't enrolled in Hall County schools but will ...
Hall County appoints utilities, public works director
Hall County Administrator Jim Shuler appointed Ken Rearden as Hall County's new director of Public Works and Utilities on Friday.
Longtime shelter director moves on
GAINESVILLE - After 13 years as executive director, Brenda Cook is turning over the key to the Gateway Domestic Violence Center. But Cook is quick to tell you she is not retiring.
Home destroyed when toddler plays with lighter
A child playing with a cigarette lighter accidentally set a house on fire Wednesday morning, leaving a Gainesville family homeless.
Woman charged with embezzling from Gainesville plant
A former bookkeeper for ZF Industries has been indicted on charges of embezzling more than a half-million dollars from the Gainesville company. A Hall County grand jury returned the 30-count indictment against Charlotte Jo Baghose, 65, on Thursday. She was indicted on one count of felony theft by taking and 29 counts of forgery.
Gainesville airport needs update
The city of Gainesville's Aviation Advisory Committee recommended Tuesday the paving of a new parking area for tied-down airplanes to make way for an instrument landing system at Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport. The open space beside the airport's longest runway is required for the system, an electronic guidance system used by pilots during periods of low visibility. The instrument landing system was funded by Congress in fiscal year ...
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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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