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- Wednesday, May 22, 2013 Gainesville, Georgia
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Contractor pays fine for erosion control violation on Ga. 53
A contractor for the Georgia Department of Transportation has reached a $22,500 settlement with the Georgia Environmental Protection Division for erosion violations at a South Hall work site.
1 killed in Clermont collision
A man was killed in a two-car accident on Ga. 11 near Clermont on Tuesday morning when he turned into oncoming traffic while making a left turn, officials said. Lewis Buster Wigington, 63, died at the scene after a car struck the passenger-side front corner panel, the Georgia State Patrol said.
Oakwood City Hall to receive $900K expansion
As Oakwood's city limits expand, so will City Hall. Plans are under way for a 3,200-square-foot addition that will almost double the size of the current Oakwood City Hall on Walnut Circle.
Suspect in 4 deaths expected to enter plea April 17
JEFFERSON - The man accused of killing and burning his two children, their mother and grandmother in Hoschton is expected to enter a plea on April 17.
Lake boaters may need additional permits due to Clean Water Act
An obscure federal court ruling two years ago could end up having a big impact on boaters at Lake Lanier and throughout the country.
Thieves break into cars at Catholic church during Easter service
Four parishioners who attended a Saturday night Easter vigil at St. Michael Catholic Church returned to their cars to find their windows broken and belongings taken, police said. The thief or thieves used an unknown object to smash out the passenger side windows of four cars parked in the church parking lot at 1440 Pearce Circle, Gainesville police Lt. Brian Kelly said. Two of the cars were parked at the ...
Georgia moves from exceptional to extreme drought
Georgia is no longer in an exceptional drought. It's now in an extreme drought.
Flowery Branch High students waiting for broadcasting equipment
FLOWERY BRANCH - The broadcasting lab has been finished since Jan. 4, but nearly $110,000 in equipment has yet to arrive.
Barrow medical center's lawsuit says hospital didn’t follow rules
Barrow Regional Medical Center in Winder has made a last-ditch effort to appeal the approval of Northeast Georgia Health System's planned hospital in Braselton.
Cancer is now in remission for infant born with rare tumor
Eight-month-old Liam Howell is intent on learning to crawl, and he's getting all revved up for it. He's rolling and bouncing and kicking and doing push-ups, and accompanying himself by making little-boy sound effects with his mouth.
Engineers make wish list of Flat Creek projects
GAINESVILLE - Environmental engineers hired by the Gainesville and Hall County governments have outlined six priority projects that could improve the ecological integrity of the Flat Creek watershed.
Walton County: Preacher charged with sexually exploiting a child
A Habersham preacher is now in custody in Walton County following an arrest on charges of sexual exploitation of a child.
Former prosecutor gets probation
A judge who viewed a former Banks County prosecutor as a victim spared him from serving time behind bars in connection with a theft scheme that netted former District Attorney Tim Madison six years in prison.
Frozen fears: Farmers hope peach buds remain alive Tuesday morning
With acres of peach trees in bloom, a visit from Old Man Winter is about the last thing Drew Echols wanted Monday night.
Girl Scouts confirm: Emily 'Sissy' Lawson is a Woman of Distinction
Emily Lawson has always been known as a woman of distinction.
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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.
Gainesville parole office not among those closing in state
Georgia is pioneering a new strategy to eliminate parole offices, an effort officials say allows the officers to spend more time working with people in the community and also saves money.
Gateway Domestic Violence Center inches closer to new apartments
More women and children fleeing domestic violence will be able to find refuge in the coming months thanks to several community organizations.
Convicted child abuser sentenced to life in prison
A Gainesville man received two life in prison sentences Friday afternoon in Hall County Superior Court after he was found guilty by a jury in April on all but one of more than 20 counts in a child sexual abuse trial.
Farms growing bigger profits
Entrepreneurs in agriculture are finding new ways to grow their businesses and profit, said Earl Gohl, federal co-chairman of the Appalachian Regional Commission, a regional economic development agency of federal, state and local government partners.
First Friday gets downtown swinging
The First Friday events in downtown Gainesville have started up again and are expected to bring more vistors to the shops and restaurants around the square.
Robbery suspect turns himself in after Thursday search
A robbery suspect turned himself in Thursday night after four Gainesville schools were locked down that afternoon when police tried to serve a warrant for his arrest.
Dial-A-Ride bus system serves county residents
Gainesville resident Gloria Carruth depends on the Dial-A-Ride bus service since she nearly severed her ankle three years ago.
Gala honors business leaders
In order to develop and strengthen the local economy, businesses and the community work together for the benefit of each other.
Officials warn motorcyclists to be wary as weather warms
As part of efforts to keep drivers and motorcyclists safe, law enforcement officials and highway safety advocates gathered Thursday in Buford to promote motorcycle safety awareness.
Rabies clinic set for 9 a.m. on Saturday
The Humane Society of Northeast Georgia is putting on a rabies clinic Saturday at the Gainesville Walmart.
Enota named family-friendly school
Enota Multiple Intelligences Academy has been named a winner of the state Department of Education's Family-Friendly School Partnership School Award.
The Times raises $2,158 for Relay for Life
The Times held a fundraising event Thursday in Gainesville where community members were welcomed to bring documents to shred, with all proceeds benefiting Relay for Life. The "Team Times" Relay for Life Committee collected $2,158 Thursday for the fight against cancer. In addition to people bringing documents to shred, hamburgers and hot dogs were on sale to benefit the cause.
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