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- Wednesday, June 19, 2013 Gainesville, Georgia
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Beer truck wreck at lake in Forsyth County injures 2 Hall County men
A Lula man and a Gainesville man were treated for minor injuries Monday after an 18-wheel Budweiser truck drove off Browns Bridge Road to the edge of Lake Lanier.
Class Notes: Gainesville High School graffiti incident closed
A graffiti incident at Gainesville High School earlier this month has been closed, said Gainesville City Schools Superintendent Merrianne Dyer.
Dawson County sinkhole growing after rain showers
A sinkhole near Ga. 400 that nearly doubled in size after last week's torrential rain showers has led to Dawson County declaring a local emergency.
Lula shooting update: Quiet community shaken by assault
In Lula, a North Hall town of a little less than 3,00 people, acts of violence are often only read about or seen on the news.
Fire did more than $600k in damage to Flowery Branch home
Hall County Fire Services is still working to determine the cause of a fire that did between $600,000 and $700,000 in damage to a house in Flowery Branch.
DNR looking to create law enforcement division
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources is proposing to create a new law enforcement division, separating it from the Wildlife Resources division, a move that has angered many wildlife advocates.
Female passenger suffers serious injuries in wreck
A female passenger was flown by helicopter to Grady Hospital in Atlanta on Tuesday after a Ford Explorer was involved in a single-vehicle accident.
Gainesville pedestrian bridge undergoing repairs
The pedestrian bridge in Gainesville should be repaired and reopened by this weekend. Barclay Fouts, construction project manager, said a section of sidewalk that settled and cracked is being replaced. The approximately 10-by-30-foot section is on the square, or City Hall, side of the bridge. "It's just a piece of sidewalk that's developed a crack," Fouts said. "The way you fix that is you break it up with a jackhammer, or hydraulic hammer, rework the ...
24-hour vigil honors veterans
Honor Guards of the Hall County Sheriff's Office, Gainesville Police Department and Georgia Army National Guard conducted a 24-hour vigil Monday at Memorial Park Cemetery in Gainesville to honor veterans.
Oakwood YMCA pool project underway
Fueled by a $10,000 donation, the Georgia Mountains YMCA is moving to improve its swimming pool at the Oakwood branch, including plans to add a bubblelike enclosure for cold-weather months.
The Local Agenda: Hall County tax commissioner steps up tax collection on mobile homes
Hall County Tax Commissioner Darla Eden is taking nonpayment of taxes on mobile homes seriously.
Construction on new senior housing expected to begin in June
Low-income seniors are scheduled to get some more affordable housing options next year when a new apartment complex in the New Holland area is completed.
Participants recognize veterans in Memorial Day parade
Gainesville's annual Memorial Day parade boasted a terrific crowd, and the "best weather we've had," according to David Dellinger, American Legion Paul E. Bolding Post 7 commander.
Officials stay busy on holiday weekend
Bolstered by good weather and a full pool, Lake Lanier enforcement officials were kept busy over the holiday weekend with boating incidents and citations.
Higher levels revive Lanier full-pool debate
Lake Lanier advocates have long pushed for an increase in the lake's full pool to 1,073 feet above sea level.
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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