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- Sunday, May 19, 2013 Gainesville, Georgia
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Oakwood OKs tax allocation district
The Oakwood City Council unanimously adopted the city's first tax allocation district and redevelopment plan Monday evening that aims to establish a town center. On Sept. 18, Oakwood voters approved the referendum for the tax district, which is an economic tool currently implemented in cities across the country to spur growth and development in areas of a defined district that are underutilized or underdeveloped. Oakwood has joined Gainesville ...
Fans weigh in on Vick sentencing
U.S. District Court Judge Henry E. Hudson on Monday brought some closure to the almost year-long Michael Vick saga ... at least for 23 months.
FDA may soon set limits on amount of salt in commercial foods
It's the most common food additive in the world. It's in just about everything you eat. And it could kill you. The federal Food and Drug Administration is considering limits on the amount of salt allowed in commercially prepared foods.
Hall has a heart for those in need
During the holiday season, families trim Christmas trees, go shopping for gifts and plan dinner parties. But many other families spend their holidays worrying about debt, struggling to put food on the table and wondering how they will provide a Christmas for their children.
Record-setting temperatures won't continue
GAINESVILLE - Don't pack away those winter sweaters just yet; the record-setting heat wave is expected to end by the weekend.
Faye Bush nominated for national award
At 73, Faye Bush has dedicated 55 years of her life to the environmental justice efforts of the Newtown Florist Club. And now she's receiving a bit of recognition for her service as a semifinalist in the national Volvo for Life Awards.
JOURNEY TO VIETNAM: Providing sustenance
DIEN BAN PROVINCE, VIETNAM -- It was supposed to be a trip to rebuild a day care center, but the worst flooding in 42 years made that impossible.
Hall County work session includes two big projects
Two major developments in the northern part of the county that have drawn opposition from several local residents are on the agenda for this afternoon's work session planned by the Hall County Board of Commissioners.
Civic group gives to 450 children
The Gainesville Jaycees wraps up its annual Empty Stocking Fund today, when toys for about 450 needy children will be distributed throughout Hall County. Jaycees members, along with their significant others, gathered at 6 a.m. Dec. 1 at the Gainesville Wal-Mart to do the shopping for students from all but three Hall County elementary schools.
JOURNEY TO VIETNAM: Going home again
DA NANG, VIETNAM -- The last time they saw each other, he was a 12-year-old boy and she was 32 years younger.
JOURNEY TO VIETNAM: Culture Clash
HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM -- Landing at the international terminal at Tan Son Nhat Airport, a traveler might easily confuse the terminal with any of a number of the world's airports.
South Hall school districts shuffling
FLOWERY BRANCH -- South Hall County school principals say they're not hearing much buzz about it, but proposed new attendance boundary lines have caused something of a stir on Sterling on the Lake's Intranet
Charlie Company prepares for mission; retiring soldier honored
Staff Sgt. David Squires bid farewell to his fellow citizen-soldiers Saturday with a retirement speech that was short but heartfelt. With the three platoons of the Georgia Army National Guard's Charlie Company assembled in the back lot of their Gainesville armory, Squires wished them well in their next mission: helping train security forces in Afghanistan. "You're like a second family to me," said Squires, who at 49 was ...
Warehouse fire under investigation
Gainesville fire officials are investigating two fires that broke out late Friday and early Saturday in a warehouse at 998 Industrial Blvd.
No title, but a great ride for Trojans and their fans
ATLANTA -- This season, North Hall's football team beat Elephants, War Eagles, Knights and Warriors on its way to school history.
Articles by Section - Local
Canada gosling injured by fishing line on mend
Fishing line was wrapped around a Canada gosling's leg, digging close to the bone when the bird was brought to Denise Funk's veterinarian office.
Talks to restore Olympic site making progress
The Lake Lanier Olympic Center could soon see a rebirth if current discussions about restoring the site to its past glory bear fruit.
More rain may be on the way this week
The work week begins with - you guessed it - a chance for more rain.
Lake groups pressing on with other issues, plans
A couple of organizations that sprang out of last summer's Lake Lanier tragedies still are forging ahead, notwithstanding successes during the past Georgia General Assembly.
Teacher evaluations take time, offer more feedback
When the new teacher evaluation system first rolled out, there was a lot of apprehension as state leaders talked about tying the evaluations to how teachers are paid.
Shred Day to help fight cancer
If your spring cleaning has stalled because you don't know what to do with piles of documents, Shred Away Cancer may be able to help.
Rain may return by afternoon, carry into Monday
The rain has eased up for now, but more may be on the way.
Derby hats star at local celebration
Gainesville Rotary Club Derby Party chair Chris Slate, center, greets Jerry and Leslie Williams at the Elks Club on Riverside Drive Saturday afternoon. Leslie Williams would later win the best woman's hat award at Saturday's event coinciding with the Kentucky Derby. The party, the first of a possible annual event, helped raise money for the Rotary's various charitable causes, Slate said. Partygoers paid $50 each at the door, bid on auction items such as gift ...
Local cyclists feel blessed after kidney transplant
You might think giving away a kidney would slow 57-year-old athlete Kelly Parham down a little, but it hasn't.
Plans for Ga. 347 include roundabout
While construction is rolling along on most of Ga. 347 in South Hall, the last link of that project - between McEver Road and Lake Lanier Islands - is in the throes of design.
Law enforcement seeks clues in death of popular Latino businessman
One month after David Sanchez was killed, his family and friends said they would wear black until his killer was brought to justice.
Push is on to collect sales taxes on online purchases
Evelyn Franklin, co-owner of gift shop Cozy Corner on Gainesville's downtown square, said Internet retailers that don't charge sales tax on online purchases hurt her business.
Hot weather health tips
Here are some tips to help you deal with the summer heat wave.
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