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Flowery Branch: High school trio wins at literary meet

Three Flowery Branch High School seniors won first place Saturday at the Georgia High School Association's State AAA Literary Meet at Houston County High School. The school's girls trio - Sophia Allison, Sarah Dunham and Delana Thomas - were competing for a third consecutive year, having won the Region 7-AAA Literary Meet each year.

March 28, 2008 | From staff reports | Local


4 Hall teams going to state ‘Odyssey’ competition

Three South Hall schools will send four "Odyssey of the Mind" teams to state competition, set for April 19 at Columbus State University.

March 28, 2008 | | Local


Furry or feathered, Animal Control supervisor could handle all critters

During the past 31 years, Hall County Animal Control Supervisor Rick Phillips has handled roughly 200,000 animals - and not a single one has bitten him. Current and former county officials and judges joined the Hall County Humane Society in honoring Phillips' 31 years of service Monday evening at the Humane Society on West Ridge Road. Phillips will retire from the county government position on April 25. "He ...

March 28, 2008 | Jessica Jordan | Local


Thunderstorms boost lake levels

The rain associated with Saturday's storms helped increase the level of Lake Lanier by nearly three-quarters of a foot. At midnight Thursday, the lake level was 1,054.77 feet above mean sea level. By midnight Sunday, the level had risen to 1,055.50 feet, an increase of .73 feet.

March 28, 2008 | Harris Blackwood | Local


Tornado victims’ photo landed in Habersham County family's yard

One Habersham County family did not even have to leave home to help with recovery efforts following a Polk County tornado.

March 28, 2008 | Ashley Fielding | Local


Bracket Mania: Print your NCAA brackets now

CLICK THE LINK AT LEFT TO GET YOUR PRINTABLE NCAA TOURNAMENT BRACKET FOR BOTH MEN AND WOMEN NCAA MEN'S TOURNAMENT

March 28, 2008 | | Local


Worst of storms miss Hall: 'We were very fortunate'

It could have been worse. A fierce line of thunderstorms that whipped through Hall County on Saturday afternoon brought heavy rains, high winds, hail and unconfirmed reports of funnel clouds, but little damage to homes and no serious injuries. "I think we dodged a major bullet," Hall County Fire and Emergency Services spokesman Scott Cagle said. As power flickered on and off and many residents hunkered down ...

March 27, 2008 | Stephen Gurr | Local


Moms, children find friends with MOPS

Children and moms alike may find instant allies in a group called Mothers of Preschoolers. MOPS is an international organization for mothers of children preschool age or younger. MOPS of Gainesville, chartered with the First Baptist Church on Green Street, held a consignment sale Saturday at the church to raise funds for the local chapter.

March 27, 2008 | Bianca Bruno | Local


Storms cause widespread damage in Atlanta

ATLANTA (AP) -- Crews hauled broken glass and furniture out of downtown streets Saturday and homeowners surveyed damage caused by a possible tornado that surprised many residents and basketball fans. More thunderstorms headed across northern Alabama toward the city Saturday morning. "We're bracing for another round of whatever mother nature throws at us," said Lisa Janak of the state emergency management agency.

March 26, 2008 | The Associated Press | Local


Rising stars take a few bows

In its first four years, the Grady Young Foundation honored members of the military, educators, health care professionals and public safety workers at its annual banquet. On Saturday, it was time for area students, from elementary school to college, to get a pat on the back.

March 26, 2008 | Stephen Gurr | Local


Special Report: Ten Years after the North Hall tornado

The early morning hours of Friday, March 20, 1998, brought tragedy to North Hall and White counties.

March 26, 2008 | | Local


Gainesville school board plans Enota traffic update

GAINESVILLE - Gainesville school system administrators plan to give an update Monday night on traffic at Enota Multiple Intelligences Academy. Principal Sally Meadors and Keith Vincent, the district's maintenance and transportation director, are set to discuss how traffic is faring at the school since making some changes to the parking lot and pick-up/drop-off area behind the school and near the gymnasium. Parents had complained about slow-moving traffic ...

March 26, 2008 | Jeff Gill | Local


Here comes Fido Cottontail?

Easter came early for many Hall County dogs on Saturday morning. Hall County Parks and Leisure held the third annual Easter Bone Hunt in Laurel Bark Park in which 15 pooches hunted for 200 hidden plastic eggs containing dog treats. Additional eggs contained certificates for gifts such as dog bowls and travel packs.

March 26, 2008 | Bianca Bruno | Local


Gill: Weather is what happens when you’re making other plans

Like many across Hall County and Northeast Georgia, Times education reporter Jeff Gill had his normal Saturday routine interrupted by the line of storms which moved through the area. He shares his experiences, which likely mirror what many of you went through Saturday. Hiding behind the cooler of egg cartons at the Kroger store isn't my idea of family fun.

March 26, 2008 | Jeff Gill | Local


Civil War re-enactors present program to North Hall students

GAINESVILLE - North Hall Middle School eighth-graders got a preview of next week's planned field trip to historic stops in Georgia, thanks to a pair of Civil War enthusiasts.

March 26, 2008 | Jeff Gill | Local


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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


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.

May 12, 2013 | Charles Phelps | Local


Jeremiah Castleberry | North Georgia Christian School

Jeremiah Castleberry is planning to give every aspect of the engineering field a try.

May 12, 2013 | Meredith Pruitt | Local


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.

May 12, 2013 | Savannah King | Local


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.

May 11, 2013 | Sarah Mueller | Local


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.

May 11, 2013 | | Local


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.

May 11, 2013 | Associated Press | Local


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.

May 11, 2013 | Savannah King | Local


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