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- Saturday, May 18, 2013 Gainesville, Georgia
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Man with mask and gun stole car, victim says
GAINESVILLE - Gainesville police are looking for two men who forced two people out of their pickup truck late Wednesday, shooting at and injuring the passenger and then driving away in the vehicle. Police also are looking for two other men who then trailed behind the stolen truck in another vehicle. The carjacking took place at 10:50 p.m. at 429 Industrial Blvd., according to Gainesville police. <p ...
Gainesville picks new mayor, mayor pro tem
Same council, different mayor.
Officer who died was ‘an inspiration,’ sheriff says
GAINESVILLE - There was room left only to stand in Air Line Baptist Church as law enforcement officers, family and friends crowded in to say goodbye to a 24-year veteran of the Hall County Sheriff's Office. Sgt. James Evans, 46, served in the criminal investigations division of the Hall County sheriff's department until his all-terrain vehicle collided head-on with a car on Hillcrest Drive Saturday. Hall County ...
As Iowa votes, Georgia waits
When Georgia voters go to the polls on Feb. 5, the field of candidates could be smaller, following tonight's Iowa caucus and the first in the nation primary in New Hampshire on Tuesday. "I expect some candidates aren't going to make it much past Iowa," said Charles Bullock, a political science professor at the University of Georgia. "Those people who don't make it probably didn't have much support in Georgia." ...
Median barriers to line I-985
After four children died along a stretch of Interstate 85 in Jackson County last July in a head-on collision, state transportation officials pushed a safety initiative delayed by budgetary restraints back to the forefront.
Kids at Elachee winter camp go wild over snakes, fuzzy things, bugs
Elachee Nature Science Center opened its doors Wednesday for its winter holiday camp.
Two new faces join Flowery Branch City Council
The new year ushered in two new Flowery Branch city councilmen.
A look ahead: Critics doubt water plan
A look ahead In a series that runs through Saturday, The Times will explore issues and trends that could shape our lives and key areas of the community during 2008. Georgia's drought was the biggest story of 2007, so it's not surprising that managing Georgia's water is expected be a key issue in 2008. A comprehensive statewide ...
Holiday wrecks claim 14 lives
This year's 102-hour New Year's holiday travel period, which ended at midnight, kept the Georgia State Patrol busy.
Come on in, the water's very cold
Forty-three people took the plunge Tuesday into a chilly Lake Lanier for the Lanier Canoe and Kayak Club's 11th annual Polar Bear Swim.
A look ahead: Police hope to see plans for upgraded facility
In 2007, Hall County Sheriff's officials finally got their big building built and opened. In 2008, Gainesville Police hope to get a much-needed new facility off the drawing board.
Happy birthday, Bonnie!
GAINESVILLE - Northeast Georgia Medical Center is showering a Toccoa couple with gifts for having delivered the hospital's first baby of 2008.
A look ahead: New fire stations bring long-term building project to end
An ambitious building project that began in 1999 may be coming to a close this year for Hall County Fire Services, an agency that has seen tremendous growth in the new century and that may have its last planned fire station operational by the end of 2008. And what began as a sales tax-funded plan to provide a station within five miles of all residential structures could also see the county's ...
New mayor to be sworn in
GAINESVILLE - It's a new year and a new term for most of the members of the Gainesville City Council. More than half of the Gainesville City Council will kick off another term of city service at the council's first meeting of 2008.
Kid-friendly festivities ring in 2008
Youngsters partied all day Monday aboard a plane at the Interactive Neighborhood for Kids and sipped sparkling grape juice at the Gainesville Bowling Center to ring in the new year.
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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