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Home Expo draws hundreds

At least one exhibitor at Saturday's Home Expo believes reports of the death of the home industry - at least locally - have been greatly exaggerated. "The illusion that the market is dead is erroneous. People are just shopping smarter," said Jim Lawson, Builder's First Source representative.

March 05, 2008 | By Bianca Brunco bbruno@gainesvilletimes.com | Local


Clark out of prison, wanted divorce

Lisa Clark wanted to divorce the 15-year-old boy she conceived a child with prior to pleading guilty to statutory rape, and claimed from prison that the guardians who took custody of the newborn while she served her sentence were "trying to take my child," according to motions she filed with a Hall County judge.

March 05, 2008 | Stephen Gurr | Local


Hall County schools to dispose of suspect beef

GAINESVILLE -- Hall County schools now is feeling the effects of the nation's largest beef recall.

March 05, 2008 | Jeff Gill | Local


What can you buy for $270 million?

Daniel Brooks of Montgomery, Ala., said he doesn't really plan on winning $270 million in the Mega Millions lottery game, and has not considered what he would do with it.

March 05, 2008 | Ashley Fielding | Local


Pentagon to highlight Moss’ story on TV

OAKWOOD -- The Pentagon Channel spent nearly a day at West Hall High School last week researching a story about Army Spc. Channing Moss, who survived a rocket-propelled grenade attack two years ago while serving in Afghanistan.

March 05, 2008 | Jeff Gill | Local


Cagle representative hears local concerns

An hour before his scheduled starting time, Dennis Pitts had visitors waiting to see him.

March 05, 2008 | Harris Blackwood | Local


Winning Mega Millions ticket sold in Georgia

ATLANTA (AP) _ A single player has won the grand prize from the latest Mega Millions lotto drawing. Lottery officials said the winning ticket from Friday night's drawing - worth $270 million - was sold in Portal, which is west of Statesboro in east Georgia.

March 05, 2008 | The Associated Press | Local


Where have all the stars gone?

Your grandfather probably remembers looking up at night and seeing the sky split by a translucent band of white light.

March 05, 2008 | Debbie Gilbert | Local


Taking aim in Braselton

BRASELTON - The FBI knows how to make an entrance.

March 05, 2008 | By Nikki Young The Paper | Local


Canada named Gainesville fire chief

Gainesville Fire Chief Jon Canada saw the word "interim" removed from his title Friday, as he was officially named chief of the 75-person, four-station department after a four-month trial run in the role.

March 04, 2008 | Stephen Gurr | Local


Man arrested on charge of growing mushrooms

Evan Leon Lee, 24, of Dahlonega was arrested on four felony counts after authorities say they discovered hallucinogenic mushrooms and marijuana growing in his home at 171 Laurel Circle.

March 04, 2008 | From staff reports | Local


City repairs water main break

Residents in the Longstreet Hills subdivision might have had muddy water when they turned on their taps Friday afternoon.

March 04, 2008 | From staff reports | Local


East Hall JROTC cadet wins regional award

An East Hall High School Navy JROTC cadet has been selected as the Outstanding JROTC Cadet from the six JROTC units in Northeast Georgia.

March 04, 2008 | From staff reports | Local


City working on water main break

Residents in the Longstreet Hills subdivision may have muddy water when they turn on the taps this afternoon.

March 04, 2008 | From staff reports | Local


School officials applaud move to halt funding cuts

School leaders for the Gainesville and Hall County school systems praised a plan by Georgia House Republicans to bring a halt to school funding cuts, which have totaled $1.4 billion over six years.

March 04, 2008 | Jeff Gill | Local


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Norton celebrates 85 years

Food, music and gifts rewarded guests Friday at The Norton Agency's 85th anniversary "family homecoming" at the Green Street realty and insurance business. The food came from an Mexican-themed food truck and pies from the soon-to-open downtown pastry shop, Buttermilk. Local musicians The Alan Nivens Band played for guests at the lunchtime celebration.

May 11, 2013 | | Local


Gainesville parole office not among those closing in state

Georgia is pioneering a new strategy to eliminate parole offices, an effort officials say allows the officers to spend more time working with people in the community and also saves money.

May 11, 2013 | Associated Press | Local


Gateway Domestic Violence Center inches closer to new apartments

More women and children fleeing domestic violence will be able to find refuge in the coming months thanks to several community organizations.

May 11, 2013 | Savannah King | Local


Convicted child abuser sentenced to life in prison

A Gainesville man received two life in prison sentences Friday afternoon in Hall County Superior Court after he was found guilty by a jury in April on all but one of more than 20 counts in a child sexual abuse trial.

May 11, 2013 | Emma Witman | Local


Farms growing bigger profits

Entrepreneurs in agriculture are finding new ways to grow their businesses and profit, said Earl Gohl, federal co-chairman of the Appalachian Regional Commission, a regional economic development agency of federal, state and local government partners.

May 11, 2013 | Sarah Mueller | Local


First Friday gets downtown swinging

The First Friday events in downtown Gainesville have started up again and are expected to bring more vistors to the shops and restaurants around the square.

May 11, 2013 | BY CAREY SARTAIN For The Times | Local


Hot weather health tips

Here are some tips to help you deal with the summer heat wave.

June 30, 2012 | From staff reports | Local


Winter weather tips

Braving winter weather

January 02, 2012 | From staff reports | Local


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