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- Saturday, May 18, 2013 Gainesville, Georgia
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County-church access road project moving forward
Hall County is moving forward on a road project that is geared to improving access to the Hall County Government Center and providing overflow parking for neighboring Free Chapel.
Waldrep retires for second time after 50 years in law enforcement
Buddy Waldrep is retiring - again - marking a career of more than 50 years in law enforcement.
National Day of Prayer focuses on nation's leaders
Instead of turning things over in your mind today, turn them over to God in prayer, said Hall County Sheriff Gerald Couch. God is always listening.
No tax hike for Gainesville residents
The city of Gainesville's budget for next year will not recommend a tax hike for residents.
Flowery Branch City Council OKs improvement district
Flowery Branch City Council gave its blessing Thursday night to the Lanier Islands Parkway Community Improvement District, a self-taxing district that would run along a western portion of Ga. 347 in South Hall County.
Forsyth County fatal fire probe awaiting GBI reports
Forsyth County authorities are still awaiting the results of a toxicology report for a woman found dead in a house fire Easter morning.
Juveniles charged with April burglary
Three juveniles have been charged in an April 24 burglary in the Lenox Drive area, according to a news release from the Gainesville Police Department.
$2,500 reward offered in shot dog case
A family pet in North Hall is recovering from a shooting incident earlier this month, and PETA announced Thursday that it is offering $2,500 for information in the case.
Gainesville Middle School hosts first Engineering Night
The cafeteria at Gainesville Middle School was buzzing with the sounds of robots, laser beams, electrical currents and sheer excitement Thursday night.
1 killed, 1 injured in separate wrecks
A Murrayville man died in a one-vehicle wreck in extreme northwest Hall County near the Lumpkin County line.
Dawson County Steel fabricator to add 150 jobs
A steel fabricator plans to add more than 150 jobs over the next three years at its Dawson County plant to supply parts for a new Caterpillar production facility in Athens.
Sing along at May Blue Sky concerts
Although Wednesday was overcast and a bit breezier than many would expect, that did not deter the kickoff of Main Street Gainesville's Blue Sky Concert Series.
Governor approves new child care protections
Gov. Nathan Deal has signed into law a bill requiring child care workers to undergo comprehensive, fingerprint-based background checks.
Vehicle title fee change smooth, tax official says
When Gainesville resident Arturo Corso went to the Hall County Tax Commissioner's Office in March to opt in to the new motor vehicle title tax program, he was told he couldn't because he purchased his car out of the state.
Man found not guilty of rape, child molestation
A Gainesville man was found not guilty Wednesday afternoon on most of the counts against him involving his relationship with a young girl.
Articles by Section - Local
Laurel Park boat ramp to be closed for Hawgin' on Lanier event
Laurel Park's boat ramp will be closed Saturday during the Hawgin' on Lanier barbecue event.
Deal signs executive order addressing Common Core standards
ATLANTA - Gov. Nathan Deal signed an executive order Wednesday putting in place restrictions on a set of academic standards adopted by the state that have faced growing opposition in recent months by tea party and conservative groups.
Lower blood alcohol level now in effect for boaters
Law enforcement officers joined Gov. Nathan Deal at the Laurel Park Boat Ramp on Wednesday to deliver the message that a blood alcohol content of .08 is the law of the land and the water.
3rd suspect sought by school and police in graffiti incident
Gainesville school officials and police were still working Wednesday to determine the identity of the third person involved in vandalism at Gainesville High School.
Belk gives back to communities during anniversary through service projects
An icon of Southern style helped a Gainesville elementary school boost its aesthetic appeal Wednesday morning.
Bill provision would clear harbor obstacle
SAVANNAH - A water-projects bill approved Wednesday by the U.S. Senate contains a provision that would remove a bureaucratic obstacle to deepening the Savannah harbor if the measure becomes law.
Officials discuss recommendation to lower highway blood-alcohol limit from .08 to .05
State and local officials and lawmakers gave their initial thoughts on the National Transportation Safety Board's recommendation of lowering the blood-alcohol content rule to .05 for roads, from .08.
Senate passes water bill that doesn’t limit Lanier use
The U.S. Senate voted Wednesday to OK a water reauthorization bill that will not limit Georgia's water use from Lake Lanier and Lake Allatoona, a restriction that had been sought by lawmakers in Alabama and Florida.
Drug Free Coalition tackling overdoses of prescription medications
A presentation by the Drug Free Coalition of Hall County at the Hall County Schools District Office on Thursday night in Gainesville focused on preventing overdoses of prescription drugs.
Deal orders Bibles back to lodges after complaint
Gov. Nathan Deal ordered Bibles be returned to rooms at state parks Wednesday after the books were removed following a complaint from a guest.
Gainesville Planning and Appeals Board OKs 2 measures
Two measures passed unanimously at a brief city of Gainesville Planning and Appeals Board meeting on Tuesday evening at the Public Safety Complex.
11-year-old injured in four-wheeler accident identified
The Georgia State Patrol on Tuesday identified the 11-year-old boy who was injured Sunday afternoon in a four-wheeler accident in West Hall as Lanny Charles Dunagan.
22-year-old airlifted from four-wheeler accident
A 22-year-old man was airlifted for treatment Tuesday after the Gator or similar vehicle he was riding in the woods overturned, authorities said.
Siren, notification system will be tested today
Hall County will test its outdoor weather siren at 10 a.m. today.
Boating enforcement to focus on education
Today's remarks at Laurel Park by Gov. Nathan Deal are expected to focus on the boating under the influence portion of the boating safety reforms passed by the legislature and signed into law April 23.
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