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- Thursday, May 23, 2013 Gainesville, Georgia
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New southbound I-985 bridge to open, help ease traffic
A new bridge spanning Mundy Mill Road will open this afternoon to accommodate Interstate 985 southbound traffic.
Can't slow her down: Paralyzed from an injury, student wants to change minds
It's safe to assume that anyone with the nickname "Hot Wheels" isn't afraid of attracting attention. Kristina Shepard figured out a long time ago that she can't avoid drawing curious stares everywhere she goes, so she uses it as an opportunity to educate people.
Catholic community observes rare rites
GAINESVILLE - For the first time in the history of Atlanta's Archdiocese, Catholic priests Wednesday crowned the image of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Father Fabio Sotelo performed the rite at St. Michael Catholic Church in Gainesville, along with priests in 17 other parishes throughout the Atlanta Roman Catholic district. At the coronation mass, Sotelo crowned an image that came from the Basilica of Our Lady of ...
Cookie package causes bomb scare at Buford Dam
These cookies really bombed. A care package of baked sweets mailed anonymously to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers office at Buford Dam prompted an evacuation Wednesday morning when a ranger decided the 12-by-8-inch package was a little too suspicious, authorities said. Gwinnett Police Cpl. Illana Spellman said the ranger who called 911 about 10 a.m. Wednesday said he received the package during a routine pick-up of ...
Just call him Santa Cronic
He wasn't wearing a white beard or red suit, but Hall County Sheriff Steve Cronic got a chance to play Santa Wednesday, giving away bicycles for needy children in a program that will benefit nearly twice the number of families as last year.
Breakfast gives Georgia representatives a peek at needs
State representatives will act as Santa's elves Friday and take note of local officials' wish lists for next year's legislative session. The representatives for legislative districts within Hall County will meet with local council members, commissioners and school board members at Lanier Tech to see what they want to happen in the upcoming legislative session. And what most of them want is more money. Gainesville City ...
Authorities: Pair stole debit card
The Forsyth County Sheriff's Office is looking for a man and woman they say stole a debit card.
Brazilian educators tour area schools
GAINESVILLE - Three secondary school principals from Brazil and the director of a national organization of top Brazilian state educators are touring Northeast Georgia this week, sampling the culture and visiting schools.
Realtors want county to keep building
Area Realtors plan to attend the Hall County Board of Commissioners' meeting Thursday to discuss rumblings of a moratorium on residential building permits. Last month, a suggestion from Hall County Commissioner Bobby Banks that the county place a 90-day moratorium on residential development concerned members of the area's real estate and construction industries. Banks' suggestion came out of a discussion on how the commission would deal with the ...
Account set up for victim’s family
An account has been set up to help the children of William Anthony "Andy" Standridge, who died in an automobile wreck recently.
Oakwood looks to limit illegal immigration
Monday night's Oakwood City Council meeting began looking more like a presidential debate when a hot button issue was raised - illegal immigration. Oakwood City Councilmember Gary Anderson started a discussion on what he called the depleting effect illegal immigrants have upon Oakwood and Hall County resources.
Attorney to seek death for accused: Auburn man indicted for 4 murders, arson
Jackson County's district attorney will seek the death penalty against an Auburn man charged in a 2006 murder-arson that claimed the lives of four people, including the suspect's two young children. Piedmont Judicial Circuit District Attorney Rick Bridgeman filed official notice of intent to seek the death penalty against 34-year-old Henry Lee Stringer on Tuesday in Jackson County Superior Court. Stringer's attorney, public defender Barry King, said he ...
Gainesville High students wrap up Newtown Florist Club upgrades
When members of the Newtown Florist Club needed a hand refurbishing their new headquarters, they knew who to turn to.
Planning board OKs group home
BY ASHLEY FIELDING afielding@gainesvilletimes.com GAINESVILLE - Gainesville's Planning and Appeals Board voted 'yes' on two items of business Tuesday, including a request to build a group home. Once again, the board dealt with the subject of group homes in the city. This time, the request came from Chris Cooley on behalf of the Turning Point Residential Recovery Program. Cooley applied for a special-use ...
CASA holds toy drive
The Hall-Dawson Court Appointed Special Advocates program is having a toy drive for the children it helps.
Articles by Section - Local
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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