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- Sunday, May 19, 2013 Gainesville, Georgia
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Lake owners, Florida doubt corps’ Lanier plan
The proposal by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for an interim operating agreement on the Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint river system was met with lukewarm enthusiasm by the president of the Lake Lanier Association. "At least the corps is listening," said Jackie Joseph, who heads the advocacy group. "Of course this is going to have to go to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and I assume we may hit a roadblock." ...
Budget hearings: Administrators say prison work camp needs big fixes
The warden of Hall County's Correctional Institution spent much of Wednesday morning justifying his request for more than $3 million at the third round of county budget hearings.
Catholics from St. Michael church are going to see Pope Benedict
About 25 people from St. Michael Catholic Church in Gainesville will travel to New York today to attend one of the first papal ceremonies with Pope Benedict XVI in the United States.
2-year-old burn victim flown to Ohio hospital
A 2-year-old Gainesville girl was flown from Grady Memorial Hospital to a specialized hospital in Ohio for young burn victims Wednesday.
Gainesville man charged with raping teens during psychotherapy sessions
A Gainesville man is being held in the Gwinnett County jail on charges that he raped two female teenagers during psychotherapy sessions at his former Lawrenceville home.
County schools see fewer SPLOST dollars
A much lower-than-projected monthly revenue check has Hall County school officials concerned that a weakening economy might be taking a toll on its vaunted 1-cent sales tax program.
Group from St. Michael Catholic Church will see pope, attend Mass at Yankee Stadium
A group of Gainesville Catholics are on their way to worship with Pope Benedict XVI during his first trip to the United States since he was named the head of the Roman Catholic Church in 2005. The group, about 26 members of St. Michael Catholic Church, are headed to New York to attend a papal Mass Sunday at Yankee Stadium.
Gainesville manufacturer Stork Gamco nominated for award by Lanier Tech
ATLANTA - A Gainesville firm was among the regional nominees at the annual Georgia Manufacturing Appreciation Week awards luncheon. Stork Gamco, a maker of automated poultry processing equipment, was nominated by Lanier Technical College.
Suspect pleads not guilty, faces death penalty in Hoschton murder, arson
JEFFERSON - The man who faces the death
Area officials shocked, saddened by Evans' resignation
Hours after Mike Evans announced his resignation, many area officials who lobbied hard to keep him on the state Department of Transportation Board for five more years say they are shocked at his decision to leave - especially after such a hard-fought battle only three months ago.
Gainesville parks restoration right on schedule
Gainesville's director of Parks and Recreation reports that two park restoration projects are on schedule and should be ready for enjoyment by September.
Evans: Relationship with Abraham began after vote
ATLANTA - Nearly three months after he survived one of the toughest political battles in state history, State Transportation Board Chairman Mike Evans resigned Thursday over another battle, this one of the heart.
Act 3: Lanier Centre has become a Holiday Inn
For the third time in its history, a downtown Gainesville hotel has assumed a new franchise.
Fuel, health insurance costs plague Hall County budget
Hall County budget reviews consistently revealed one problem Tuesday - rising fuel and health insurance costs are forcing county departments to cut costs elsewhere, which may result in smaller raises for employees in the upcoming year.
Recycling firm nabs industrial land deal
After more than a month of discussion, the Gainesville City Council chose to sell its final 28 acres of Industrial Park West property to the owner of Cowart Mulch Products, but the decision may cause one existing industry to leave Gainesville.
Articles by Section - Local
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.
WomenSource members visit Milton Martin Honda
WomenSource, an organization dedicated to "encouraging personal and professional success for all women in Northeast Georgia through a variety of educational programs," according to program coordinator Laura Haynes, visited Milton Martin Honda on Tuesday. The organization has partnered with the car dealership before, but members wanted to do it again and take the auto lessons, learning things from when to service vehicles to how to jump- start a car.
Class Notes: Hall County Schools office event puts focus on prescription drugs
Prescription drug addiction will be the topic of the night at a presentation Thursday at the Hall County Schools office.
Hall schools launch new summer reading initiatives
Even though children aren't going to be able to visit their school library over the summer, there are still plenty of opportunities to hone their reading skills.
City schools present budget figures at hearings
The few people who showed at the hearings got to see the thinking behind the math in the Gainesville school system's crafting a budget for fiscal 2013-14.
Man sentenced to life in prison in home invasions
A man was sentenced to life in prison without parole Tuesday after a jury convicted him on Monday of several violent felonies and property crimes, the Northeastern Judicial Circuit's district attorney's office said.
Alleged election violations won't be referred to attorney general
The Georgia State Election Board declined to send alleged election violations by Hall County to the state Attorney General's Office Tuesday.
3 students suspected in Gainesville High graffiti incident
Gainesville school officials said Tuesday that three students are responsible for overnight vandalism at Gainesville High School.
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