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Hayes Lemmerz wheel plant to close; 290 will lose jobs in Gainesville

A manufacturer of aluminum wheels announced Monday that it would close its Gainesville plant, leaving 290 workers out of a job.

May 23, 2008 | Harris Blackwood | Local


Chestatee Middle students' hair gets shorn to help patients tomorrow

On Monday morning, nine students at Chestatee Middle School came to school with hair cascading over their shoulders. When they went home Monday afternoon, it was considerably shorter.

May 23, 2008 | Harris Blackwood | Local


Windows into World War II

The American archaeology professor readjusted the orange scarf hanging loosely around his neck, making sure it was still visible.

May 22, 2008 | Jessica Jordan | Local


Free enterprise rocks for Gainesville State students on way to Chicago competition

Gainesville State College has no intercollegiate athletic teams to cheer for, but it has a business division club that has become quite a powerhouse.

May 22, 2008 | Jeff Gill | Local


A life of laughter: Youth baseball coach Abbott Hayes loses battle with cancer

Abbott Swift Hayes, who devoted countless hours as a coach of youth baseball, died at home Sunday after a three-year battle with cancer. He was 67.

May 22, 2008 | Harris Blackwood | Local


Local historian's book tells how man survived Japan's WWII prisoner of war camps

The past will come alive again Tuesday when Gordon Sawyer presents his book, "Richard Kidder: WWII Survivor," at the Northeast Georgia History Center.

May 22, 2008 | Bianca Bruno | Local


Slaying suspect’s life a spiral downward

Donnie Poland had some things to get off his chest when he wrote a letter to a Dawsonville newspaper in 2003.

May 22, 2008 | Stephen Gurr | Local


Challenged mom gets a helping hand

As a mom to two special-needs children, Donna Aldridge is the first to admit that she needs help.

May 22, 2008 | Edie Rogers | Local


Gainesville food drive hits home today

Today, anyone with a mailbox can be a humanitarian.

May 21, 2008 | Ashley Fielding | Local


Up close and personal: Civilians get new appreciation for Rangers at open house

It was a Disneyland for military buffs young and old Saturday at Dahlonega's Camp Frank D. Merrill, when the 12th annual Camp Merrill Open House allowed the U.S. Army Rangers to show their stuff to a crowd that included family, veterans and especially awestruck children.

May 21, 2008 | Stephen Gurr | Local


A real pain: Local patients struggle with fibromyalgia

Ever have a bad case of the flu that made your muscles ache all over?

May 21, 2008 | Debbie Gilbert | Local


Wounded Gillsville soldier out of ICU

After nearly two weeks in various intensive care units, a soldier from Hall County who was critically wounded in Iraq has been moved to a regular hospital room, his mother said Friday.

May 21, 2008 | Ashley Fielding | Local


2 more men charged in West Hall slaying case

Two Gainesville men have been charged with property crimes connected to last week's home invasion shooting death of a West Hall retiree.

May 21, 2008 | Stephen Gurr | Local


Kids have a big day down on the farm

Hall County preschoolers and kindergartners got a feel for farm life Friday in the second annual Hall County Ag Day at Jaemor Farm Market.

May 21, 2008 | Bianca Bruno | Local


Public defender honored by legal colleagues

It's been a good couple of weeks for public defender Brad Morris.

May 21, 2008 | Stephen Gurr | Local


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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.

June 17, 2013 | Sarah Mueller | Local


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.

June 17, 2013 | Jeff Gill | Local


Hall Schools' budget seminar has low turnout

"A millage rate increase does not automatically mean anyone's taxes are going up."

June 17, 2013 | Carly Sharec | Local


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.

June 17, 2013 | Jeff Gill | Local


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.

June 17, 2013 | Sarah Mueller | Local


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.

June 17, 2013 | From staff reports | Local


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.

June 17, 2013 | Jeff Gill | Local


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.

June 17, 2013 | Jeff Gill | Local


Summer increases danger of leaving children in cars

With summer officially starting on Friday, temperatures have already started to rise.

June 17, 2013 | Charles Phelps | Local


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.

June 17, 2013 | Lisa Laskey | Local


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.

June 17, 2013 | From staff reports | Local


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.

June 17, 2013 | Sarah Mueller | Local


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.

June 17, 2013 | Carly Sharec | Local


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.

June 17, 2013 | Emma Witman | Local


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.

June 16, 2013 | Charles Phelps | Local


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