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- Thursday, May 23, 2013 Gainesville, Georgia
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Head of Prince family investigation is awarded with Boating Officer of the Year
Cpl. Shawn Elmore was at Lake Lanier within a few hours of being assigned as lead investigator of a double fatality accident last summer.
New university welcomes first president
Bonita Jacobs, president of the University of North Georgia, said the gold on the university's historic steeple never shone as brilliantly as it did Friday afternoon.
Gainesville to vote on annexing 'island' properties
Gainesville City Council plans to hold the second vote on annexing 115 "island" properties at a May 21 hearing. Islands are defined as unincorporated areas of the county that are surrounded by city property.
Victims of crimes honored at annual event
For those working in the Hall County court system, some cases really can stick with them, especially those involving young victims.
Lula to get public input on new zoning ordinance
Buoyed by economic prospects, Lula is rolling out a new zoning ordinance - its first major rewrite since 1994 - that City Manager Dennis Bergin believes will "attract better development."
Good News Clinics breaks ground on new expansion
With more than 1,000 patients walking through the doors of Good News Clinics in Gainesville each month, the clinic could use a little extra space.
Accuser testifies in Aguilar trial
The alleged victim testified Thursday in the trial of a Gainesville man accused of rape. Testimony also included therapists and the family of the alleged victim. Jose Luis Aguilar faces four counts of rape, two counts of aggravated child molestation, one count of aggravated sodomy and seven counts each of incest, aggravated sexual battery and child molestation. During testimony in Hall County Superior Court, the now 14-year-old alleged victim often covered her face with her ...
County says Gainesville has until May 10 to apply for bus funds
Richard Mecum, Hall County Board of Commissioners chairman, said the county won't lose the grant funds to operate the Red Rabbit fixed-route bus service if the Georgia Department of Transportation receives an application by May 10.
Commotion caused by bear in North Ga.
Georgia wildlife authorities are looking into reports that a large black bear is menacing at least one resident in the Dawsonville area in the foothills of the North Georgia mountains.
Hall takes prescription meds back this Saturday
Hall County will have three locations for the fifth National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday.
Sen. Miller gives legislative overview
Sen. Butch Miller, R-Gainesville, wove jokes and entertaining remarks with serious answers on policy issues at Thursday's Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce luncheon.
Students rewarded with a show of strength
Students at Mount Vernon Exploratory School were rewarded Thursday for their efforts to encourage fitness at their school. A group of children did a run and a tennis shoe collection earlier in the school year and more recently the school raised money to buy an Xbox gaming system and games for the physical education department. The children gathered in the school's driveway for their reward - watching Greg Cochran pull a Ford F150 pickup along the pavement.
Deal signs 2nd part of criminal justice legislation
Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal signed the second edition of a criminal justice bill into law Thursday, calling the legislation another step toward making the state "smarter on crime."
Deal updates state immigration law
Gov. Nathan Deal signed a bill Wednesday that aims to fix some unintended consequences of the state's 2011 crackdown on illegal immigration.
Send us your summer events for Splash!
The Times' annual summer leisure guide, Splash!, will be published with the May 26 edition. It will include stories about summer fun on Lake Lanier and in Northeast Georgia, plus event calendars from Memorial Day through the end of August.
Articles by Section - Local
Law agencies focus sharp eyes to spot victims
To spot victims of sex trafficking, it takes the keen eye of an expert - one like Brian Johnston, assistant special agent in charge of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation's Human Trafficking Unit.
Proposed left-turn ban on Green raises a stir
The potential for no left turns on Green Street has raised hackles along the busy, four-lane road, according to one of its most vocal business leaders.
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.
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