School board aims to ease Enota traffic ills

Gainesville school officials hope that parking and other changes at Enota Multiple Intelligences Academy will help ease traffic woes, particularly in the morning when parents park to walk their children into school.

Ninth-graders may have option to transfer for international program

GAINESVILLE - The Hall County school system is looking at allowing rising ninth-graders interested in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme to start their high school career at Johnson High School, one of the Hall County high schools offering the program. Students wouldn't be able to start the two-year program until 11th grade, but they'd already be accustomed to the high school before starting the program. "I think ...

Community volunteers encourage kids to open up books

After his morning workout, the Atlanta Falcons David Patterson stopped by Chicopee Woods Elementary for some light reading. The 285-pound defensive lineman's choice of material: "The Lady With the Alligator Purse."

Diesel fuel leaks in Flowery Branch

FLOWERY BRANCH - An overturned rig leaked between 400 and 500 gallons of diesel fuel on a vacant lot Monday in northern Flowery Branch. Authorities received the call about the leaking diesel fuel at 8:30 a.m. Monday, but are not sure how long the fuel had been leaking from the overturned rig, said Hall County Fire Chief David Kimbrell. "Evidently it had been turned over for quite ...

21-gun salute, honor guard memorializes former Gainesville police chief

It was an unusual friendship - a Baptist police chief and a Catholic priest.

Don’t be a victim

Terry Floyd brought her 20-year-old daughter to an Oakwood sporting goods store Saturday morning for a two-hour presentation on personal safety, from locks and alarms to cars, phones and computers.

Hall superintendent says school voucher bill would face court challenge

A bill now before the state Senate proposes to open the door wider for vouchers in Georgia.

Breast cancer survivors stay afloat

It's going to take more than a bout with breast cancer and low lake levels to slow down the paddlers of Dragon Boat Atlanta. Two dozen breast cancer survivors and supporters participated in a two-day paddle training session at Lake Lanier this weekend to prepare for the upcoming paddling season that runs through November. The survivors and supporters sat in pairs while paddling the waters of Lake Lanier in a ...

Newtown Florist Club shows off activist group's new headquarters

For the last four months, Gainesville High School students have joined Newtown residents in preparing for the opening of the Newtown Florist Club's Desota Street office.

Gainesville school board to discuss Enota traffic

The Gainesville City Board of Education plans to talk Monday about how growing traffic on Enota Avenue is affecting Enota Multiple Intelligences Academy.

Teaching the language of the dead

BY STEPHEN GURR sgurr@gainesvilletimes.com DAHLONEGA - Professor Joe Morgan's PowerPoint presentation isn't for those with weak stomachs.In a semi-darkened classroom of 30 students at North Georgia College and State University, Morgan projected image after image of grisly death scenes on a large screen. The pictures are an integral part of the new death investigation class taught by Morgan, a former senior investigator ...

Tri-state water battle headed to courts

The 18-year battle between Georgia, Florida and Alabama over water appears headed back to federal court.

National reading day honors Dr. Seuss' birthday

Hall County children will gather in a most magical way today, to celebrate the 104th birthday of Dr. Seuss. The National Education Association is hosting the 11th annual Read Across America day to honor Theodor Seuss Geisel, the beloved author who brought rhyme and fun into the lives of countless children worldwide. More than 45 million parents and children are expected to participate in the birthday celebration that aims to ...

Serious business: Seminar aims to help companies plan for pandemic

If an influenza pandemic strikes, every segment of the community is going to be affected, including businesses. But convincing companies that they need to be prepared has been a tough sell.

Adoption attorney questions actions by Lumpkin court clerk

An adoption attorney from White County wants Edward Tucker, 35-year clerk of court for Lumpkin County, to rethink how he does business.

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.

Possible body spotted in lake

A possible body was spotted late Sunday afternoon at Clarks Bridge Park in Gainesville.

Three injured in boat fire at Lake Lanier park

Three people were injured today in a boat fire on Lake Lanier near Buford Dam Park.

Light program spotlights troubled waters

An effort to put solar-powered lights on navigation markers and buoys on Lake Lanier is moving forward with agreement from the previously resistant U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

New Hall fire stations set to open next year

Hall County has taken another step toward relief for North Hall homeowners suffering from skyrocketing insurance rates.

Man found guilty of statutory rape in Forsyth County

Storms likely to hold off for Father’s Day

After what should be a nice Father's Day today, more showers and thunderstorms are likely to greet the last full week of spring.

Black History Society celebrates Emancipation Day

The first celebration of Juneteenth Day in Gainesville, sponsored by the Gainesville-Hall County Black History Society, was held Saturday afternoon at Midtown Greenway & Park in Gainesville.

Hall County needs more foster homes for kids in need

Shawn Russell and his foster daughter have "Daddy Daughter Days," a special time when they hang out and talk or watch movies.