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- Thursday, May 23, 2013 Gainesville, Georgia
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1 killed in Clermont collision
A man was killed in a two-car accident on Ga. 11 near Clermont on Tuesday morning when he turned into oncoming traffic while making a left turn, officials said. Lewis Buster Wigington, 63, died at the scene after a car struck the passenger-side front corner panel, the Georgia State Patrol said.
Oakwood City Hall to receive $900K expansion
As Oakwood's city limits expand, so will City Hall. Plans are under way for a 3,200-square-foot addition that will almost double the size of the current Oakwood City Hall on Walnut Circle.
Suspect in 4 deaths expected to enter plea April 17
JEFFERSON - The man accused of killing and burning his two children, their mother and grandmother in Hoschton is expected to enter a plea on April 17.
Lake boaters may need additional permits due to Clean Water Act
An obscure federal court ruling two years ago could end up having a big impact on boaters at Lake Lanier and throughout the country.
Thieves break into cars at Catholic church during Easter service
Four parishioners who attended a Saturday night Easter vigil at St. Michael Catholic Church returned to their cars to find their windows broken and belongings taken, police said. The thief or thieves used an unknown object to smash out the passenger side windows of four cars parked in the church parking lot at 1440 Pearce Circle, Gainesville police Lt. Brian Kelly said. Two of the cars were parked at the ...
Georgia moves from exceptional to extreme drought
Georgia is no longer in an exceptional drought. It's now in an extreme drought.
Flowery Branch High students waiting for broadcasting equipment
FLOWERY BRANCH - The broadcasting lab has been finished since Jan. 4, but nearly $110,000 in equipment has yet to arrive.
Barrow medical center's lawsuit says hospital didn’t follow rules
Barrow Regional Medical Center in Winder has made a last-ditch effort to appeal the approval of Northeast Georgia Health System's planned hospital in Braselton.
Cancer is now in remission for infant born with rare tumor
Eight-month-old Liam Howell is intent on learning to crawl, and he's getting all revved up for it. He's rolling and bouncing and kicking and doing push-ups, and accompanying himself by making little-boy sound effects with his mouth.
Engineers make wish list of Flat Creek projects
GAINESVILLE - Environmental engineers hired by the Gainesville and Hall County governments have outlined six priority projects that could improve the ecological integrity of the Flat Creek watershed.
Walton County: Preacher charged with sexually exploiting a child
A Habersham preacher is now in custody in Walton County following an arrest on charges of sexual exploitation of a child.
Former prosecutor gets probation
A judge who viewed a former Banks County prosecutor as a victim spared him from serving time behind bars in connection with a theft scheme that netted former District Attorney Tim Madison six years in prison.
Frozen fears: Farmers hope peach buds remain alive Tuesday morning
With acres of peach trees in bloom, a visit from Old Man Winter is about the last thing Drew Echols wanted Monday night.
Girl Scouts confirm: Emily 'Sissy' Lawson is a Woman of Distinction
Emily Lawson has always been known as a woman of distinction.
Lanes will close in 3 road projects
U.S. 129: The inside shoulders will be closed daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. through Friday starting at Ridge Road to Athens Street for removal of curb and gutter. The inside lane of U.S. 129 may also be closed for equipment to work in the area.
Articles by Section - Local
Last school day a chance for partying, fun in Gainesville
With tears in her eyes, second-grade teacher Maria McConnell says goodbye to her class.
Judge to decide best tax distribution between cities and county based on filings
Hall County and Gainesville, on behalf of all the county's municipalities, each submitted their offers on the distribution of local option sales tax revenue Friday morning to visiting Superior Court Judge Frank Mills.
Federal courthouse ceremony welcomes 52 new Americans
Fifty-two foreign nationals from more than 25 countries walked into the federal court in Gainesville at 11 a.m. Friday and walked out as citizens of the United States at noon.
BBQ cooks fire up for Laurel Park competition
Crowds came by both car and by boat Friday to the kickoff for the second annual Hawgin' on Lanier barbecue competition at Laurel Park.
Rove to speak at Republican convention in Athens
As the state GOP convention officially came to order Friday, a small group of tea party and other activists stood outside to announce a large-scale voter outreach effort this year in part because they feel they can't depend on national Republicans to win elections.
Fire damages commercial building off Jesse Jewell
Firefighters were called to a blaze this afternoon at a building off Jesse Jewell Parkway in the 1000 block of Airport Drive.
2013-14 tax rate likely to remain the same in Flowery Branch
Flowery Branch is moving toward a fiscal 2013-14 budget with the tax rate remaining the same, but with local option sales taxes remaining an unknown factor because of an ongoing dispute between Hall County and the cities.
Honorary graduates exemplify school’s values
The 2013 graduating class of Gainesville High School has many accomplished students who are destined to do something meaningful with their lives.
Gainesville High School to stream graduation ceremony live
Gainesville High School's broadcast journalism class will be streaming live coverage of the school's graduation ceremony tonight.
What would you do with $562 million dollars?
The Powerball jackpot is at an estimated $562 million, the second highest in the game's history. Like with all big jackpots, that means many people are thinking about what they could do with that huge chunk of change, which can be doled out over 29 years or paid in a cash option of about $352.1 million. So, let's hear it. What would you do with the money?
Unity Tour helps raise funds for fallen officers during National Police Week
In conjunction with National Police Week and the honoring of fallen officers, the Gainesville Police Department is lit up blue at night.
Hall County presents proposed 2014 budget
Hall County held a public budget open house Thursday evening, and one resident came.
Gainesville to move forward on creating land bank
The city of Gainesville is moving forward to create a land bank, and the next step is talking to Hall County.
Dawson County tax appraiser resigns after drug arrest
Dawson County's chief tax appraiser has resigned following his arrest last week on misdemeanor drug charges.
Dawson County man charged Monday with attempted arson
A Dawsonville man was arrested Monday morning after he reportedly attempted to set fire to his home on Duck Thurmond Road last week.
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