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House OKs naming Cleveland post office in honor of Harkins

The U.S. House of Representatives voted Thursday to name the Cleveland post office in honor of Sgt. Jason Robert Harkins, who was killed in Iraq.

March 11, 2008 | Harris Blackwood | Local


Wiegand’s legacy honored

As tribute after tribute was offered Thursday night, Nell Wiegand alternated between bursts of laughter and dabbing tears.

March 11, 2008 | Harris Blackwood | Local


Georgia chamber head urges cooperation with water management plan

The president of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce praised the statewide water management plan Thursday, saying it will help Georgia in any negotiations with neighboring states.

March 11, 2008 | Debbie Gilbert | Local


Billy Graham’s daughter helps Gainesville Care Center raise money

Supporters of the Gainesville Care Center's ministry are sharing in a common burden and task, author and speaker Gigi Graham told a gathering of about 1,000 Thursday at the Georgia Mountains Center.

March 11, 2008 | Stephen Gurr | Local


Longtime Gainesville police chief Hoyt Henry dead at age 86

Hoyt Herschel Henry, who served as chief of the Gainesville Police Department from 1952 to 1971, died Friday following an extended illness. He was 86.

March 11, 2008 | Harris Blackwood | Local


Hall divers recover gun believed used in murder of Gwinnett deputy, her daughters

A diver with the Hall County Sheriff's office Friday morning recovered the handgun believed to be used in a Thursday night triple shooting that claimed the life of a Gwinnett County deputy and her two daughters.

March 11, 2008 | Stephen Gurr | Local


DA wants to review Clark’s letters to husband

Hall County District Attorney Lee Darragh confirmed Friday he is looking into whether letters Lisa Clark purportedly wrote to her teenage husband from prison were a violation of the terms of her sentence.

March 11, 2008 | Stephen Gurr | Local


Chamber wants Gainesville money for greener I-985 gateways

On more than one occasion, Gainesville City Council members have indicated their intentions to clean up "gateways" into the city.

March 10, 2008 | Ashley Fielding | Local


Four Lanier Tech students vie for top spot in state

Four Lanier Technical College students have been selected as the college's semifinalists for the Technical College System of Georgia's top student.

March 10, 2008 | Jeff Gill | Local


Enota seeks Reading Bowl glory Saturday in Athens

They've had to devour details in the books they read. On Saturday, they'll have to be equally skilled in pressing a buzzer.

March 10, 2008 | Jeff Gill | Local


Tree buffer helps sway shopping center opponents

Hall County commissioners approved the rezoning of a 9.86-acre tract on Old Winder Highway on Thursday to pave the way for a shopping center area residents once vehemently opposed.

March 10, 2008 | Jessica Jordan | Local


Hall County schools fare well on End of Course Tests

The Hall County school system met or exceeded standards in seven of eight content areas on End of Course Tests administered this past winter.

March 09, 2008 | From staff reports | Local


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 ...

March 09, 2008 | Stephen Gurr | Local


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.

March 09, 2008 | By Jim Dean Times regional staff | Local


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.

March 09, 2008 | Ashley Fielding | Local


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