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- Tuesday, June 18, 2013 Gainesville, Georgia
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Hall County School Board to hold public hearing on drug testing
The Hall County Board of Education will hold a public hearing Monday night to solicit comment about a proposal to expand mandatory, random drugs tests to include students who drive to school.
Water fight could go to US Supreme Court
The U.S. Court of Appeals in Washington has declined Georgia's petition to reconsider a recent ruling that restricts the state's authority to tap Lake Lanier for more drinking water, leaving the U.S. Supreme Court as Georgia's only avenue for appeal.
DOT to pay $62,000 in fines over projects
The Georgia Department of Transportation is paying the Georgia Environmental Protection Division $62,500 in fines for violations in Hall and Forsyth counties, despite the fact that there was no actual pollution.
Gateway to hope: Efforts to fight domestic violence to be honored
Five founding members of the Gateway Domestic Violence Center will be honored tonight at the Gainesville Civic Center during the Gateway to Hope benefit.
Kitchen inspections
May 1 Chestatee Middle School 2740 Fran Mar Drive, Gainesville Score: 100, Grade: A Inspector: Laurie Wentworth May 4 Flowery Branch Elementary Radford Road, Flowery Branch Score: 99, Grade: A Walk-in cooler evaporator leaking condensate onto covered rolling cart. <font ...
Remaking the Islands: Plans are moving ahead for construction, renovation of Lake Lanier resort
BUFORD - The Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority on Friday approved a $11.03 million bid to build a new wastewater treatment plant for the 1,100-acre resort.
‘Beat the Heat’ gears up to provide fans
The summer heat soon will be rolling in, with high temperatures forecast in the upper 80s by the end of next week. The Gainesville Hall County Community Service Center is doing its part to make sure the senior citizens of Hall County stay cool.
Turn of the Tassel: Lisa Sutton
After volunteering at Northeast Georgia Medical Center last summer, Lisa Sutton made a decision.
Turn of the Tassel: Manse Jennings
Manse Jennings must have been an enigma to most of his high school teachers.
Special Olympian is all smiles
Robbie Gorsline is sure that his volleyball team will do well at the upcoming Special Olympics state tournament. "My team's the best. We're going to Emory, and we're gonna win," Gorsline said. The tournament, part of Georgia's Summer Special Olympics, will be held from May 31 to June 1 at Emory University.
GBI examining body found in Cherokee County; could be missing man
Authorities think they have found the body of a 31-year-old Forsyth County man who has been missing about two weeks.
Teens get a chance to start fresh
Fourteen teenagers arrested in March for underage drinking will get the chance to have the misdemeanor charges dismissed if they successfully complete a pretrial diversion program.
DOT moving on despite distractions
TOCCOA - Leaders of the state transportation board said Thursday that the Department of Transportation is quickly moving past the controversy over the commissioner and her relationship with a former board chairman.
Corps agrees to cut Lanier releases for two weeks
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has agreed to cut back on the amount of water it's releasing from Lake Lanier.
Thursday’s rain won’t help in long run
Drizzle, apparently, doesn't amount to much. Though Gainesville stayed under the shadow of cloudy skies and light rainfall for most of the day Thursday, the city accumulated a mere half inch of the much needed precipitation.
Articles by Section - Local
Belly dancers shake it up to raise money for charity
People were swept away to faraway lands Saturday night at the annual Belly Dance Benefit show, performed by Alchemy Drumming and Dance.
Animal hoarders face health, legal troubles
Animals lovers understand the comfort and unconditional love that pets bring into a home.
Runners sprint for a good cause in Sheriff's 5K
A total of 115 runners and walkers took part Saturday in the inaugural Sheriff's Summer Sprint 5K fundraiser road race.
Search for new school superintendent begins; Dyer to retire in 2014
Gainesville City Board of Education members discussed the pending search for a new superintendent at Friday's board retreat.
Nonprofits work to end summer hunger through food program
Children laughed and screamed excitedly as they held their balloons up in the air waiting for the countdown to finish so they could let go and watch them float away.
Times receives top prize in Ga. press awards
The Times earned 16 overall awards Friday night in the Georgia Press Association's annual Better Newspaper Contest, including first place in General Excellence for a fifth straight year.
Blood drive held in honor of storm victims
The American Red Cross Bloodmobile made a visit to Gainesville on Friday and received a strong response from local residents.
Man charged in West Hall Middle School burglary
A Gainesville man is in custody after a burglary late Thursday at West Hall Middle School on McEver Road.
Rabid raccoon found in North Hall
A rabies alert has been issued for the Bills Circle area of North Hall after a rabid raccoon came in contact with a dog.
Woman injured in Thursday night wreck identified
A Sautee Nachoochee woman was injured Thursday and airlifted to an Atlanta hospital after a one-vehicle accident on Cleveland Highway.
Woman accused in ricin case originally from South Hall
Former classmates of Shannon Guess Richardson were stunned Friday as they heard the news that the former South Hall resident was charged in connection with mailing a ricin-tainted letter to President Barack Obama.
Woman not injured after home invasion in Buford
Two Hispanic men in their 20s forced their way into a Buford residence and the homeowner into the pantry as they ransacked the house Friday afternoon, according to the Hall County Sheriff's Office.
Square reopened after suspicious package found at Hall courthouse
The area around the Hall County courthouse has been reopened after a suspicious package found nearby led to road closures.
$24,000 in marijuana found at Lula house
A Lula man was arrested Thursday on drug charges, including possession of $24,000 worth of marijuana.
Tropical Storm Andrea bringing heavy rain to area
Rain is in the forecast for the rest of today and into Saturday as Tropical Storm Andrea makes its way up the East Coast.
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