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- Wednesday, June 19, 2013 Gainesville, Georgia
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Farmhouse fire appears to be accidental
An unoccupied farmhouse in North Hall was destroyed in a fire Tuesday morning, officials said. No one was hurt.
Top students get their night courtesy of The Times' 2008 Academic All-Stars
Stellar students and their favorite teachers got their time to shine Monday at The Times' Academic All-Stars Reception.
Oakwood breaks ground on City Hall addition
Oakwood residents were invited to a groundbreaking ceremony for a City Hall addition Monday that will nearly double the size of the building. The 3,200-square-foot addition is the second phase of the City Hall construction plan and will house the city's planning and public works departments. The first portion of the administrative office was completed on Walnut Circle in May 2003. Lamar Scroggs, Oakwood mayor, said the foundation ...
DOT is installing cable barriers on I-985
No, those aren't sidewalks being built alongside Interstate 985. "We get a lot of calls about that," said Crystal Paulk-Buchanan, spokeswoman for the Georgia Department of Transportation.
Flowery Branch man jailed on drug charges
A Flowery Branch man, pulled over for driving on a suspended license and without insurance, had more than enough Ecstasy in his car to catch a trafficking charge, sheriff's officials say. His wife also went to jail after attempting to keep officers from arresting her husband, authorities said.
Police seek suspects in Days Inn armed robbery
Gainesville police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred Monday night in a room at a local motel.
Perdue comes to shores of Lake Lanier to sign bill to spur reservoir development
FLOWERY BRANCH - Gov. Sonny Perdue used the sagging shoreline of Lake Lanier as the backdrop to sign a bill that state officials believe will help expedite the building of new reservoirs.
Association says Army Corps of Engineers plan needs to give extra care to Lake Lanier
Should Lake Lanier be managed differently from other lakes in the Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint basin?
Richardson wants to fill DOT board slot soon, aims for consensus pick, not another fight
FLOWERY BRANCH - House Speaker Glenn Richardson, R-Hiram, said Tuesday that he is hopeful that a date will soon be set for a caucus to elect a new member to the State Transportation Board.
Hall County tax assessors controversy: Before accusations came praise
One of two accusers of Hall County Board of Tax Assessors Chairman Emory Martin wrote a glowing recommendation for Martin's reappointment in 2003, one of the years in which Martin is accused of financial improprieties.
Lanier Tech expands in Forsyth, names building after patron James Harrington
CUMMING - Lanier Technical College held a ceremonial groundbreaking for a major expansion that will double the space at its campus in Forsyth County Tuesday.
Hall County schools give first OK to next year's budget
A projected $18 million increase in the Hall County school system's upcoming budget is partly a reflection of rising diesel costs.
Pearl Harbor survivor gets chance to visit World War II memorial
A group of 70 local World War II veterans will leave Fayetteville this week for a free trip to the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. Roy Mooney of Cleveland is one of the former soldiers who will board a plane Wednesday morning in Atlanta. Honor Flight Fayette, a local nonprofit branch of the national Honor Flight Network, will foot the bill for Mooney and the other veterans ...
Hall gets rain, but no tornadoes Sunday
Thunderstorms passed through Hall County early Sunday morning, bringing more than an inch of rain to the area. Although the storm system plagued the central and southern parts of the state with at least six tornadoes before 8 a.m. Sunday, Hall County received only rain.
May marks annual stamp price increase, to 42 cents
If you've got letters or packages to mail today, make sure you check the postage before you drop them at the post office or carry them out to your mailbox. Effective today, the cost of a first-class stamp goes up a penny to 42 cents. The U.S. Postal Service not only has increased the cost of stamps, but other shipping rates as well. Increases range from a penny on a ...
Articles by Section - Local
Georgia’s future plans may include solar energy
Solar energy is going to play an increasingly important role in the next 20 years, Georgia Public Service commissioners said Monday during a panel discussion of the state's solar industry.
Gainesville City Schools board approves 2013-14 budget
The Gainesville City Schools Board of Education voted Monday night to approve its fiscal 2013-14 budget.
Hall Schools' budget seminar has low turnout
"A millage rate increase does not automatically mean anyone's taxes are going up."
Man charged with murder in soccer game shooting
Mike Little got the phone call 15 minutes after Sunday's shooting at Tadmore Park in East Hall.
Hall County officials propose 'agri-entertainment' law
Hall County commissioners are scheduled to decide the fate of LL Farms, but county officials are already proposing new ordinances to deal with agricultural sites used to hold various events.
Rabid bat found in Gainesville home
A rabies alert was issued for the Briarwood Drive area off Cleveland Highway in Gainesville after a rabid bat was found in a home there.
Soccer game in East Hall turns deadly; suspect in custody
A spectator at a soccer game in East Hall on Sunday afternoon died after he was shot repeatedly at close range.
Eyes on the Road: Rainfall delays Ga. 347 work
This year's deluge of rain has pushed off by nearly six months the completion date of the Ga. 347 widening between Interstate 985 and Ga. 211/Old Winder Highway.
Summer increases danger of leaving children in cars
With summer officially starting on Friday, temperatures have already started to rise.
Camp LifeSavers teaches kids safety
Hall County Fire Services wants to ensure little ones enjoy a safe summer, and will again host Camp LifeSavers during July at various county sites.
Wreck on Howard Road injures 1
One person was transported to Northeast Georgia Medical Center after a wreck Sunday afternoon on Howard Road in Gainesville.
Hall County considers alcohol code changes
The Hall County Board of Commissioners is considering new regulations for businesses that want to allow customers to buy or consume alcohol on their premises.
Hall County Schools to present information session before millage hearings
Prior to today's first public hearing on the Hall County school budget and proposed millage rate increase, Deputy Superintendent Lee Lovett will host a budget seminar.
Supreme Court’s DNA ruling could alter state law
In 2011, citing Fourth Amendment concerns, the Georgia legislature gutted a Senate bill that would have allowed collection of DNA evidence upon arrest for those charged with felonies.
Bicyclist suffers serious head injury in crash
Georgia State Patrol is investigating a crash that resulted in serious injury to a bicycle rider on Bryant Quarter Road near Cobb Griffin on Sunday.
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