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- Tuesday, May 21, 2013 Gainesville, Georgia
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Gwinnett police: Gainesville driver was erratic
A Gainesville man drove his car erratically near the median wall on the left side of an HOV lane on Interstate 85 before veering out of control and triggering a wreck that killed four people Monday, police say in a report released Friday.
Cleveland man wins $1 million in lottery
CHICOPEE - One day after the Georgia Lottery's Millionaire Mania tickets went on sale, Timothy Martin scratched it rich in a Chicopee grocery store.
Fire, smoke damages Armour Street apartment
Cleaning crews at a Gainesville apartment complex arrived just in time to keep a fire from becoming serious Friday afternoon. Shortly after lunchtime, the Gainesville Fire Department received reports of smoke coming out of a vacant apartment on the corner of Armour Street and Johnson Drive, said Gainesville Fire Chief Jon Canada. Firefighters were able to extinguish a small fire in the apartment in minutes, ...
Forsyth County man charged in father's shooting death
A Forsyth County man was arrested on a murder charge Friday night after allegedly shooting his father to death in a domestic quarrel, authorities said.
Girl Scouts realign to expand reach
The state in which Girl Scouting was born is joining the country in a realignment that is geared toward reaching more girls.
Crash on Ga. 400 kills 32-year-old Dahlonega man
Stephen Boone Roberts may have fallen asleep around 1 a.m. when his Jeep left Ga. 400 and overturned, killing the 32-year-old Dahlonega man, authorities said.
Few traffic headaches expected for Sunday's bike race
The bicycle race coming to downtown Gainesville on Sunday is expected to cause minimal traffic disruptions, police said.
Petfinder.com gives $15,000 to help vaccinate county's shelter dogs
The Humane Society of Hall County has received a $15,000 grant that will help dogs stay healthy while they're awaiting adoption.
Four arrested in separate sex-related cases
Two people were arrested in a prostitution case and another two people were charged with soliciting undercover officers in separate investigations Wednesday, authorities said Friday. Isaace Rahmir Hasty, 33, of Wesley Chapel Fla., faces charges of pimping, and Tobi Jolene Tinsley, 25, of Brandon, Fla., is charged with prostitution in connection with their arrests at an undisclosed location on Friendship Road. Authorities with the Hall ...
Hall schools try to revive Special Olympics
Hall County school officials began working Friday to restore this spring's Special Olympic games for schools in Northeast Georgia.
No Child change could ease rules
Relief could be on the way for Georgia schools that narrowly miss making "adequate yearly progress."
Fieldale to cut chicken production by 5 percent
Fieldale Farms Corp. announced Friday it would reduce live chicken production by 5 percent, citing excess supply and the high cost of corn for feed. The announcement was made by Gus Arrendale, the company's executive vice president.
Atmos Energy files for $6.1 million rate increase
A spokesman for the Georgia Public Service Commission said Friday that Atmos Energy, which serves 10,000 customers in the Gainesville area, has filed for a $6.1 million rate increase. Bill Edge, a spokesman for the commission, said the application was filed in late March and would increase the average bill by $4.70 per month.
Man arraigned in 1997 slaying
The family of a Gainesville man shot to death in a drive-by shooting 11 years ago got their first look Thursday at the man accused of his murder, bringing some relatives of Rigo Verto Verbuzco to tears.
Tornado watch posted for North Georgia
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for much of North Georgia that will remain in effect until 10 p.m.
Articles by Section - Local
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.
Loucas Nicolaou-Griffin | East Hall High School
Loucas Nicolaou-Griffin said he's felt torn between two worlds for the last few years and is looking forward to going home after graduation.
Chicopee golf course upgrade in the works
Chicopee Woods Golf Course is about to spend $2.2 million in capital improvements even as the golf industry has seen declines in golfers and courses.
Norton celebrates 85 years
Food, music and gifts rewarded guests Friday at The Norton Agency's 85th anniversary "family homecoming" at the Green Street realty and insurance business. The food came from an Mexican-themed food truck and pies from the soon-to-open downtown pastry shop, Buttermilk. Local musicians The Alan Nivens Band played for guests at the lunchtime celebration.
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