National Day of Prayer focuses on nation's leaders

Instead of turning things over in your mind today, turn them over to God in prayer, said Hall County Sheriff Gerald Couch. God is always listening.

No tax hike for Gainesville residents

The city of Gainesville's budget for next year will not recommend a tax hike for residents.

Flowery Branch City Council OKs improvement district

Flowery Branch City Council gave its blessing Thursday night to the Lanier Islands Parkway Community Improvement District, a self-taxing district that would run along a western portion of Ga. 347 in South Hall County.

Forsyth County fatal fire probe awaiting GBI reports

Forsyth County authorities are still awaiting the results of a toxicology report for a woman found dead in a house fire Easter morning.

Juveniles charged with April burglary

Three juveniles have been charged in an April 24 burglary in the Lenox Drive area, according to a news release from the Gainesville Police Department.

$2,500 reward offered in shot dog case

A family pet in North Hall is recovering from a shooting incident earlier this month, and PETA announced Thursday that it is offering $2,500 for information in the case.

Gainesville Middle School hosts first Engineering Night

The cafeteria at Gainesville Middle School was buzzing with the sounds of robots, laser beams, electrical currents and sheer excitement Thursday night.

1 killed, 1 injured in separate wrecks

A Murrayville man died in a one-vehicle wreck in extreme northwest Hall County near the Lumpkin County line.

Dawson County Steel fabricator to add 150 jobs

A steel fabricator plans to add more than 150 jobs over the next three years at its Dawson County plant to supply parts for a new Caterpillar production facility in Athens.

Sing along at May Blue Sky concerts

Although Wednesday was overcast and a bit breezier than many would expect, that did not deter the kickoff of Main Street Gainesville's Blue Sky Concert Series.

Governor approves new child care protections

Gov. Nathan Deal has signed into law a bill requiring child care workers to undergo comprehensive, fingerprint-based background checks.

Vehicle title fee change smooth, tax official says

When Gainesville resident Arturo Corso went to the Hall County Tax Commissioner's Office in March to opt in to the new motor vehicle title tax program, he was told he couldn't because he purchased his car out of the state.

Man found not guilty of rape, child molestation

A Gainesville man was found not guilty Wednesday afternoon on most of the counts against him involving his relationship with a young girl.

Hall County School on lockdown after neighbor fires gun at rattlesnake

Hall County school officials had a brief scare Wednesday when gunshots were heard near Mount Vernon Elementary School, leading to a lockdown that lasted about 10 minutes.

Boston police: 3 more suspects in custody tied to bombings

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.

11-year-old hurt in four-wheeler accident identified

The Georgia State Patrol has identified the 11-year-old boy who was injured Sunday afternoon in a four-wheeler accident in West Hall as Lanny Charles Dunagan.