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- Thursday, May 23, 2013 Gainesville, Georgia
Archive By Section - Local
GSC hosts discussion on global warming
A Gainesville State College assistant professor will present "Understand Global Warming" at noon April 23 in the college's Continuing Education/Performing Arts Center auditorium. The public is welcome to attend.
Ga. 400 gets cable barrier in median
The Georgia Department of Transportation last week installed a median on portions of Ga. 400.
Gov. Perdue to decide whether to expand gun rights
When Gainesville sporting goods store manager John Lipscomb wears his Glock 23 handgun legally concealed in the waistband of his pants, he has to leave it behind when he goes into a restaurant to eat. The same goes for riding on a bus or visiting a state park.
Hall County tax assessor agrees to leave of absence
Hall County Board of Tax Assessors Chairman Emory Martin Jr. agreed Wednesday to take a leave of absence from his position, with pay and benefits, until the district attorney comes back with the results of his investigation into allegations of financial improprieties within the office.
Date set for Special Olympics
Special Olympics Georgia has been able to reschedule the Area 2 spring games after concerns that the games weren't going to happen.
Gainesville departments ask for taxpayer help with budgets
In Wednesday's budget meetings, the Gainesville City Council heard from departments that don't totally rely on city funding.
Two men charged with pandering
Two men were arrested Tuesday at an undisclosed location in Gainesville after they negotiated with a prostitute to pay for sex, officials said Wednesday.
Beagle mix uses nose to pinpoint termites for pest control business
There may never be a machine that can rival a dog's nose for identifying odors. That's why dogs are widely used by law enforcement for finding bombs, drugs, arson evidence and missing persons.
Mohawk’s closing follows the trend as manufacturing jobs decline in Georgia
This week's announcement that Mohawk Industries was laying off 366 workers in Dahlonega follows a trend of a decline in manufacturing jobs that has been occurring in Georgia for the past decade.
Canada will hold Olympic trials on Lake Lanier
Lake Lanier's canoe and kayaking venue has been chosen for the Canadian Olympic Trials next month.
Man in critical condition after one-car wreck
One person was airlifted in critical condition from a one-car wreck involving a SUV on Harmony Church Road this afternoon.
Sewer starts design phase
Plans for a sewage system on Spouts Springs Road have made it to the drawing board. The Gainesville City Council and the Hall County Commission have given permission to Rochester and Associates to design sewage lines and a sewage pump station that would serve a future school complex and future developments on the South Hall road.
Hall County Planning Commission approves items
Whit and Pat Powell requested the county review a 37-acre tract at 6178 Yellow Creek Road for the use of an equestrian boarding facility.George L. Savage requested to amend a condition of the existing residential zoning of a 44-acre tract at 2673 Lee Land Road.HMR Partnership requested to rezone a 35-acre tract at 5490 and 5476 Old Winder Highway from agriculture residential to highway business for the use of an office/warehouse ...
Commission asked to adopt conduct code
A constituent urged the Hall County Board of Commissioners to address practices of the Hall County clerk of court and a Hall County tax assessor Monday during the board's work session. Doug Aiken, president of the Hall County Taxpayers Association, addressed the Board of Commissioners regarding the Hall County Clerk of Court Dwight Wood's legal pocketing of passport fees and recent allegations of financial improprieties levied against Hall County Board ...
Gainesville Planning and Appeals Board hears zoning request
In what may have been the world's shortest government meeting, Gainesville's planning and appeals board voted "yes" to a rezoning request and adjourned within 10 minutes. In a unanimous decision, the board voted Tuesday to recommend approval of Danny Allen's request to rezone nearly an acre of land on Thompson Bridge Road in order to be able to "market" the property for residential or office uses. Allen's property ...
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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