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- Sunday, May 19, 2013 Gainesville, Georgia
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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.
At Lake Lanier Islands, PineIsle Resort's walls come tumbling down
A few well-worn mattresses piled in a parking lot were among the last signs of PineIsle Resort at Lake Lanier Islands.
Hall may help Gainesville pay for sewer
Hall County government may consider assisting the city of Gainesville in funding the $11.5 million sewer project along Ga. 129, Hall County Administrator Jim Shuler said Monday. Gainesville Public Utilities Director Kelly Randall updated the Hall County Board of Commissioners Monday on the progress of the city's Athens Highway sewer project that is divided into three phases, virtually all of which are located within Hall County. The first ...
Gainesville woman living with end-stage melanoma warns that skin cancer is potentially deadly
It seems hard to believe that what looks like a small discoloration on your skin could kill you. Maybe that's why people tend to think skin cancer is no big deal, if they even think about it at all.
Gainesville ranks in Forbes list
The Southeast is home to half of the top 10 best places for business and careers for a third straight year in Forbes annual ranking.
Ideas differ on success of women in workplace
Gainesville State College students squared off Monday afternoon to debate the existence of barriers for women in the workplace as part of the school's Great Gender Debate. Five Gainesville State College students - three women and two men - comprised a student panel that debated the realities of the theorized "glass ceiling" and affirmative action, as well as the effect Mattel's unrealistically proportioned Barbie doll has on young girls. <p ...
Health care faces crisis, Deal says
U.S. Rep. Nathan Deal, R-Gainesville, told members of the Rotary Club of Gainesville on Monday that a financial crisis looms in the federally funded Medicare program a decade from now. Deal, ranking member of the House Subcommittee on Health, told the civic club that a significant population in the 9th Congressional District, which he represents, is already dependent on government health care programs, such as Medicare and Medicaid. The 9th ...
PineIsle Resort to be leveled to make room for $100 million hotel
BUFORD - When it opened 34 years ago, the PineIsle Resort was the crown jewel of Lake Lanier. The hotel was the first major venue at Lake Lanier Islands and continued to be a popular destination for both tourists and conventions. The 254-room hotel went through a succession of owners. The final one, Marriott Corp., closed the hotel on Nov. 4, 2005. The terms of the lease of the ...
Facing foreclosure? Nonprofit group gets federal grant to offer support
In eight years with Home Development Resources, Mary Ledbetter, the organization's executive director, said she has never experienced a foreclosure rate as high as the one that plagues Hall County.
Articles by Section - Local
Fire destroys Cleveland Highway convenience store
Fires in different parts of Hall County on Sunday kept firefighters busy on Mother's Day afternoon.
Mother’s Day has special meaning for women who struggle to conceive
Sometimes Allison Zafft said she thinks about the way her family and her life might have turned out if she'd never had her youngest daughter Aleah.
Deal praised for juvenile justice reform
Local legislators and juvenile stakeholders praised Gov. Nathan Deal's signing of a juvenile reform bill.
South Ga. water project could have impact on Lake Lanier
On the surface, it seems like an obscure water project in a far corner of the state with no impact on the Hall County area.
University of North Georgia holds Dahlonega commencement ceremony
Students at UNG's Dahlonega campus graduated this weekend, with colleges holding separate ceremonies between Friday and today. The College of Arts and Letters ceremony was held Friday night, the College of Science and Mathematics and the Mike Cottrell College of Business held ceremonies separately Saturday. Today, the College of Health Professions and College of Education students will earn their diplomas.
5K race to honor fallen hero raises funds for service members
LULA - Four years ago, Shannon Jenrette wanted to do something to give back to those in the military and honor the memory of her late husband, Maj. Kevin M. Jenrette, who was killed in action June 4, 2009, while serving in Afghanistan.
Nine volunteers cited for work on Linwood trails
Nine AmeriCorps volunteers were honored Saturday afternoon by grateful city groups and environmental conservationists at Linwood Nature Preserve in Gainesville.
Savannah Schneider | West Hall High School
Savannah Schneider, a senior at West Hall High School, has already taken a class to start college life at Georgia Tech.
Marett Peets | Lakeview Academy
When Marett Peets first heard about Scotland's University of St. Andrews at a seventh-grade college fair, she thought it would be an interesting place to study but an unlikely place for her to land.
Aaron Mullican | North Hall High School
Most mornings Aaron Mullican is on the lake before sunrise and returns as the day is ending.
Ariana Cervantes | Johnson High School
After two years of taking college-level, International Baccalaureate courses in high school, Ariana Cervantes is looking forward to spending a little time outside of the classroom.
Alex Longoria | Gainesville High School
The idea of pursuing a degree in mathematics at a school like Columbia University in New York is a big step for anyone.
Cassidy Webber | Habersham Central High School
If there's a criminal case to be solved, Cassidy Webber hopes to be the brains behind it.
Michael Sims | Riverside Military Academy
For a senior at Riverside Military Academy who enjoys history, there is no better place than the U.S. Military Academy.
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