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Lake groups pressing on with other issues, plans

A couple of organizations that sprang out of last summer's Lake Lanier tragedies still are forging ahead, notwithstanding successes during the past Georgia General Assembly.

May 05, 2013 | Jeff Gill | Local


Teacher evaluations take time, offer more feedback

When the new teacher evaluation system first rolled out, there was a lot of apprehension as state leaders talked about tying the evaluations to how teachers are paid.

May 05, 2013 | Shannon Casas | Local


Shred Day to help fight cancer

If your spring cleaning has stalled because you don't know what to do with piles of documents, Shred Away Cancer may be able to help.

May 05, 2013 | Greg Breazeale | Local


Rain may return by afternoon, carry into Monday

The rain has eased up for now, but more may be on the way. The National Weather Service is forecasting an increased chance of showers this afternoon and tonight, and on into Monday. The area remains under a flood watch through Monday morning. Localized heavy flooding is possible in low-lying areas and areas near creeks and rivers. Since Saturday morning, 3.27 inches of rain has been recorded at the NWS automated station at Gainesville's Lee ...

May 05, 2013 | From staff reports | Local


Derby hats star at local celebration

Gainesville Rotary Club Derby Party chair Chris Slate, center, greets Jerry and Leslie Williams at the Elks Club on Riverside Drive Saturday afternoon. Leslie Williams would later win the best woman's hat award at Saturday's event coinciding with the Kentucky Derby. The party, the first of a possible annual event, helped raise money for the Rotary's various charitable causes, Slate said. Partygoers paid $50 each at the door, bid on auction items such as gift ...

May 05, 2013 | | Local


Local cyclists feel blessed after kidney transplant

You might think giving away a kidney would slow 57-year-old athlete Kelly Parham down a little, but it hasn't.

May 05, 2013 | Savannah King | Local


Plans for Ga. 347 include roundabout

While construction is rolling along on most of Ga. 347 in South Hall, the last link of that project - between McEver Road and Lake Lanier Islands - is in the throes of design.

May 05, 2013 | Jeff Gill | Local


Law enforcement seeks clues in death of popular Latino businessman

One month after David Sanchez was killed, his family and friends said they would wear black until his killer was brought to justice.

May 05, 2013 | Emma Witman | Local


Push is on to collect sales taxes on online purchases

Evelyn Franklin, co-owner of gift shop Cozy Corner on Gainesville's downtown square, said Internet retailers that don't charge sales tax on online purchases hurt her business.

May 05, 2013 | Sarah Mueller | Local


Rain can’t deter rubber ducks from raising funds at Derby

A day of rain might stop a lot of people from competing, but certainly not a rubber duck. Saturday's 15th annual Rubber Duck Derby was held as scheduled, though rain canceled the festival to be held afterward. Volunteers and spectators weathered the elements to see 16,000 rubber ducks take over Clarks Bridge Park on Lake Lanier. The event benefited the Boys & Girls Clubs of Hall County. Joyce Wilson, vice president of development and marketing ...

May 04, 2013 | Charles Phelps | Local


2 charged with fleeing scene of drug arrest

Two men were arrested Saturday and charged with fleeing a drug arrest by the Hall County Multi Agency Narcotics Squad, Lt. Scott Ware said in a news release.

May 04, 2013 | From staff reports | Local


The Guest House unveils its new home on Oak Street

A few hiccups are to be expected with any major relocation. The Guest House, a nonprofit adult day care facility, certainly had its share of challenges moving to its new location on Oak Street in Gainesville. But though the nonprofit had to leave its beloved hobby shop behind, two heating-air conditioning units broke on the first day and bad weather threatened to delay the move, everything has finally come together. Repairmen were busy working on ...

May 04, 2013 | Savannah King | Local


A soggy spring so far: Rainy, cool weekend looms

So where did spring go? So far, April showers have carried over into May, leaving us with a cool, wet weekend that may throw a damper on some outdoor plans. Friday, the National Weather Service issued a flood watch for Hall and surrounding counties. About a tenth of an inch of rain was measured by the NWS recording station at Gainesville's Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport. The heavy rains caused creeks and rivers to swell with ...

May 04, 2013 | Keith Albertson | Local


Political reports may put clerks on the spot

Gainesville City Clerk Denise Jordan said she is uncomfortable imposing and collecting fees from elected officials as part of the new reporting requirements that will take effect Jan. 1.

May 04, 2013 | Sarah Mueller | Local


61 trucks of concrete poured at hospital’s new Braselton location

Construction workers at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center's new Braselton campus were busy at work in the early hours of Friday.

May 04, 2013 | From staff reports | Local


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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.

May 12, 2013 | Savannah King | Local


Deal praised for juvenile justice reform

Local legislators and juvenile stakeholders praised Gov. Nathan Deal's signing of a juvenile reform bill.

May 12, 2013 | Emma Witman | 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.

May 12, 2013 | Jeff Gill | Local


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.

May 12, 2013 | From staff reports | Local


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.

May 12, 2013 | Charles Phelps | 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.

May 12, 2013 | Emma Witman | Local


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.

May 12, 2013 | Charles Phelps | Local


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.

May 12, 2013 | Savannah King | Local


Aaron Mullican | North Hall High School

Most mornings Aaron Mullican is on the lake before sunrise and returns as the day is ending.

May 12, 2013 | Savannah King | Local


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.

May 12, 2013 | Savannah King | Local


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.

May 12, 2013 | Meredith Pruitt | Local


Cassidy Webber | Habersham Central High School

If there's a criminal case to be solved, Cassidy Webber hopes to be the brains behind it.

May 12, 2013 | Meredith Pruitt | Local


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.

May 12, 2013 | Charles Phelps | Local


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.

May 12, 2013 | Meredith Pruitt | Local


Li Cohen | White County High School

Li Cohen used to hate science.

May 12, 2013 | Shannon Casas | Local


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