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- Thursday, May 23, 2013 Gainesville, Georgia
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Two charged in motorcycle shop blaze
Authorities believe Alan Kilgore nearly lost his life for a $1,000 fee.
Jackson County: U.S. 129 traffic to shift Monday
The Georgia Department of Transportation plans to shift traffic on U.S. 129 Monday as it widens the highway from the Jefferson Bypass to Ga. 330 in Jackson County.
Jackson County student gets 3 years for bomb plot
JEFFERSON - Saying he didn't believe Andrew Criswell intended to hurt anyone when he brought a homemade bomb fashioned from black powder and wires into Jackson County Comprehensive High School, a judge sentenced the emotionally troubled teen to three years in prison Thursday.
Mansion fire remains under investigation
Gainesville fire officials are asking for the public's help in the probe of a fire that severely damaged an unfinished $2 million home on Riverside Drive Sunday.
Hall County Humane Society to hold contest
The Humane Society of Hall County has announced a Be Kind to Animals Week art contest for kindergartners through 12th-graders. Themes for the artwork can include kindness to animals, pet adoptions, wildlife conservation or protecting endangered animals.
Atlanta Highway’s new traffic light gets turned on next week
State and local officials say a new signal that will be turned on next week at Hilton Drive and Atlanta Highway will improve traffic at the intersection.
Court ruling throws big wrench into Gainesville's plans for Midtown
Gainesville officials will have to take their plans to use school property taxes on the Midtown redevelopment back to the drawing board following a state Supreme Court ruling Monday.
Memorial set for Medal of Honor recipient
A memorial service in honor of Cpt. Hilliard A. Wilbanks will be held at 11 a.m. Feb. 23 at the Cornelia Community House, which is located at 601 Wyly St. in Cornelia.
Schofield: Education reform needed now
OAKWOOD - Hall County schools Superintendent Will Schofield spoke to South Hall business leaders Thursday morning about the urgency for school reforms.
Hall asks lawmakers for additional State Court judge
Hall County Commissioners approved a resolution Thursday asking state legislators to create an additional judgeship for the State Court of Hall County.
Arbor Day jewel: McEver Elementary students plant a little gem magnolia
A class at McEver Elementary School planted a tree Thursday afternoon in celebration of Arbor Day, which is today.
Companies pledge not to hire illegal immigrants
Among small construction subcontractors in the metro Atlanta area, Dale Jakupca considers his company something of an anomaly.
Time to watch the birdies: Many in Northeast Georgia participated in last year's annual count
Northeast Georgia residents are dusting off their binoculars in preparation for the 11th annual Great Backyard Bird Count.
Letters of Love: Hall County couple celebrate golden anniversary on Valentine's Day
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Signs of attraction: Bill would let DOT point way to agri-tourism sites
A bill passed by the Georgia House on Wednesday would allow the Department of Transportation to erect directional signs pointing to the state's agricultural tourism attractions.
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Rained-out First Friday concert rescheduled
The Southern Gentlemen Dixieland Jazz Band will perform a free concert Friday on the downtown square in Gainesville from 5-9 p.m.
Open house set at Gainesville water treatment plant Friday
The Gainesville Public Utilities Department will host an open house Friday from noon to 4 p.m. at Riverside Water Treatment Plant.
Man charged with felony murder in fatal wreck
A Gainesville man has been charged with felony murder in connection with his alleged role in a car crash that left a woman and toddler dead.
Man killed while crossing Ga. 53 on four-wheeler
A 73-year-old Dawson County man was killed Tuesday afternoon when he attempted to cross Ga. 53 on a four-wheeler and was hit by an oncoming pickup truck near Perimeter Road.
City to take over Red Rabbit bus service July 1
The Gainesville City Council unanimously approved Tuesday taking over the Red Rabbit fixed-route bus service starting July 1, while expressing disappointment with Hall County commissioners for putting it in that position.
Man in custody after police standoff at Motel 6 off US 129
A Tuesday standoff with police at the Motel 6 off U.S. 129 attracted dozens of law enforcement responders and bystanders but ended peacefully after about three hours.
New scores released for area schools
School leaders said they are glad more factors are being considered in rating schools, but the scores released Tuesday still don't paint an accurate picture of what's going on in schools with high numbers of students learning the English language.
Mayor: Ban on left turns could be good for Green Street
Gainesville Mayor Danny Dunagan said Tuesday he wants the Georgia Department of Transportation to look at banning left turns on Green Street.
Hot weather health tips
Here are some tips to help you deal with the summer heat wave.
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