Ballerina for a day

Aspiring ballerinas ages 3 to 9 enjoyed a day of dance Saturday at the Snow White Mini-camp and Tea Party held by the Gainesville Ballet Co.

Three Hall County schools get International Baccalaureate authorization

GAINESVILLE - Johnson, North Hall and West Hall high schools have been authorized to start up the highly challenging International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.

Flowery Branch officials get a new view

The Flowery Branch planning and zoning department moved into new digs Friday.

New face leads Keep Hall Beautiful

Keep Hall Beautiful has a new director, a new office and a fresh start.

Hall County changes school shuffling plans

The Hall County school system no longer is looking at shuffling attendance lines to give a group of families the option of sending their child to the planned World Languages Academy.

Last of Dahlonega miners is gone

For Robert Jenkins, they were all golden years.

Students tie for third in reading contest

A group of students from Enota Multiple Intelligences Academy's Reading Bowl team tied for third place Saturday in the Sixth Annual Georgia Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl.

House OKs naming Cleveland post office in honor of Harkins

The U.S. House of Representatives voted Thursday to name the Cleveland post office in honor of Sgt. Jason Robert Harkins, who was killed in Iraq.

Wiegand’s legacy honored

As tribute after tribute was offered Thursday night, Nell Wiegand alternated between bursts of laughter and dabbing tears.

Georgia chamber head urges cooperation with water management plan

The president of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce praised the statewide water management plan Thursday, saying it will help Georgia in any negotiations with neighboring states.

Billy Graham’s daughter helps Gainesville Care Center raise money

Supporters of the Gainesville Care Center's ministry are sharing in a common burden and task, author and speaker Gigi Graham told a gathering of about 1,000 Thursday at the Georgia Mountains Center.

Longtime Gainesville police chief Hoyt Henry dead at age 86

Hoyt Herschel Henry, who served as chief of the Gainesville Police Department from 1952 to 1971, died Friday following an extended illness. He was 86.

Hall divers recover gun believed used in murder of Gwinnett deputy, her daughters

A diver with the Hall County Sheriff's office Friday morning recovered the handgun believed to be used in a Thursday night triple shooting that claimed the life of a Gwinnett County deputy and her two daughters.

DA wants to review Clark’s letters to husband

Hall County District Attorney Lee Darragh confirmed Friday he is looking into whether letters Lisa Clark purportedly wrote to her teenage husband from prison were a violation of the terms of her sentence.

Chamber wants Gainesville money for greener I-985 gateways

On more than one occasion, Gainesville City Council members have indicated their intentions to clean up "gateways" into the city.

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.

Brenau University in early stages of accepting free online course credits

Online education isn't new, but there has been a recent spike in interest in online college courses - especially free ones.