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- Wednesday, May 22, 2013 Gainesville, Georgia
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Jackson Building is now up to code
An historic downtown building that was deemed unfit for residential or commercial use at the beginning of the year now has come into compliance with the city's demands.
Eighth-grader wins $650 scholarship in statewide essay contest
Rachel Glazer, an eighth-grader from North Hall Middle School, will be honored today at a banquet at the Georgia District Optimist Conference in Macon.
Wounded Hall soldier recovering after surgery
An Army soldier from Hall County is recovering from his third surgery after a sniper shot him in Iraq five days ago.
Perdue orders agencies to cut energy usage
Last week, Gov. Perdue launched his "Governor's Energy Challenge," ordering all of Georgia's state agencies to cut energy usage 15 percent by 2020.
White County teen dies after alcohol-related cardiac arrest
Authorities are considering new charges against a White County man charged with furnishing alcohol to a high school student after the teen died from alcohol-related causes Thursday. John Gunter, 17, a 10th-grader at White County High School, died at Northeast Georgia Medical Center Thursday morning, five days after being brought to the hospital, White County Sheriff's Chief Deputy John O'Brien said. White County Coroner Ricky Barrett said autopsy ...
D.A. not charging couple with murder
A couple accused of neglecting an elderly Gainesville woman by depriving of her of food and medical care in deplorable living conditions for months prior to her death will not be charged with murder.
Bagwell, injured in Iraq, faces long recovery
It could take from six months to two years for a soldier from Hall County who was shot in Iraq to completely recover from his injuries, his mother said Friday.
Judge rules sales tax vote was illegal
By Jennifer Sami Times regional staff The latest round in the contentious legal battle over Forsyth County's 1-cent sales tax went to the city of Cumming on Wednesday. Visiting Superior Court Judge Hugh W. Stone's ruling that the county deprived the city of an opportunity to best use its share of the tax collection essentially nullifies February's referendum, which extended the penny tax another five years. <p ...
Some customers face tough choices with prescription pricing plans
You're probably getting "sticker shock" these days every time you go to the grocery store or fill up your gas tank.
Woman, son escape fire, thanks to smoke alarm
A smoke alarm may have saved the lives of two people who escaped a burning home in North Hall early this morning, a fire official said.
Deal's chief of staff reimburses campaign $93,000
The chief of staff for U.S. Rep. Nathan Deal has reimbursed the Gainesville Republican's campaign more than $93,000 after he was found to have exceeded outside income under the House of Representative's rules. Chris Riley, 39, informed the leaders of the House Committee on Standards of the oversight in a letter dated Wednesday.
Florida to feds: Don’t limit flows from Lanier
Florida environmental officials have weighed in on a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers interim operating plan that would limit flows into the Apalachicola River. They don't like it.
Special Olympics: For love of the games
Some had been training year-round for the big event, others just for a few weeks.
Faithful unite to bow heads, lift concerns at National Day of Prayer
People throughout Hall County bowed their heads Thursday, joining with fellow Christians across America for the National Day of Prayer. Created in 1952 by President Truman, the observance always takes place on the first Thursday in May.
DOT: Oakwood roadwork is ahead of schedule
According to the calendar, the project to remake the main roads in Oakwood is at the halfway point, but the Georgia Department of Transportation said work is ahead of schedule.
Articles by Section - Local
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.
Alex Hall | Chestatee High School
At the beginning of his high school career, Alex Hall switched from a focus on sports to a focus on learning guitar. Ever since he picked it up, the music has taken him places he never imagined he would be at graduation time.
Li Cohen | White County High School
Li Cohen used to hate science.
Robert Bland | Flowery Branch High School
For 12 years, Robert Bland, a senior at Flowery Branch High School, has made a mission trip to Nicaragua.
Jeremiah Castleberry | North Georgia Christian School
Jeremiah Castleberry is planning to give every aspect of the engineering field a try.
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