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- Wednesday, May 22, 2013 Gainesville, Georgia
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New rules in effect for kitchen inspections
The kitchen inspections return today to The Times after a hiatus of a few weeks due to the holidays and a change in rules. You likely will notice a bit of a difference in the reports.
Hikers to memorialize Meredith Emerson
Despite the threat of weather, organizers say a planned memorial walk for Meredith Emerson will go on as planned Sunday morning at a park north of Blairsville.
Winter storm: Snow melting, but ice expected tonight
Heavy snow has begun falling in downtown Gainesville, and the temperature is hovering just above the freezing mark. Accumulations of up to 3 inches are possible, the National Weather Service reports. (This article will be updated thoughout the day as developments warrant.)
Group home issue difficult to navigate
Ever since city marshals discovered the Alpha House for Men, a group home for recovering addicts, operating without a permit last summer, Gainesville city officials have continually faced the question of where to place group homes in the city.
March planned in Cornelia for MLK
People from across Northeast Georgia will gather Sunday afternoon in Cornelia for a march to honor the memory of Martin Luther King Jr. Organizers said they aim for the event to promote "peace, community and justice."
Heavy snow warning issued
As the sun rises in the eastern sky this morning, the snow could begin falling and last much of the day.
Winter storm: Weather-related closings and delays in North Georgia
The following activities or events have been canceled on Saturday, Jan 19, 2008 (unless otherwise noted):
Two die in collision with Dawson County school bus
Two people in a car were killed in a collision with a school bus Friday afternoon in Dawson County, while a student in the bus was taken to a hospital with minor injuries, officials said. The identification of the men killed was being withheld by authorities pending notification of next of kin.
Hilton warrant wasn’t in database
A federal judge in Gainesville signed a warrant for Gary Hilton's arrest last February, but when U.S. Forest officials in Florida stopped his van in November, they found no record of the warrant. Within two weeks of that traffic stop in the Apalachicola National Forest, a woman Hilton is suspected of killing vanished, later turning up decapitated.
Regions Bank donates bikes to Boys & Girls Clubs
It wasn't Christmas, but Friday afternoon still made for a perfect day to ride a new bike. Regions Bank donated 150 bicycles to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Hall County during a student assembly on Friday afternoon at the club.
What’s up at Uptown Fitness?
Marreon Tyre rose early on Jan. 2, braving the crisp, winter morning as she walked up to the doors of Uptown Fitness for a 6 a.m. aerobics class. But those doors were locked.
NGCSU parking deck nearly completed
DAHLONEGA --- The company building a 236-space parking deck at North Georgia College & State University held a "topping out" party Friday to mark the project coming to an end.
Baker applauds MySpace's move to protect young users
Georgia Attorney General Thurbert Baker applauded MySpace's decision to take steps to protect youngsters from sexual predators and bullies, including searching for ways to verify users' ages.
Head of Austrian group of landowners dies in skiing accident
The head of an Austrian family group that is one of the largest landowners in Hall County has died as a result of injuries suffered in a skiing accident. Clemens Goess-Saurau, 52, was killed Jan. 10 in Austria. Goess-Saurau represented the interests of the Mayr-Melnhof family, which owns the 7,000-acre Glades Woodland Farms in North Hall County.
Georgia attorney general: Follow MLK's example, change the world
Georgia Attorney General Thurbert Baker exhorted Brenau University audience members Thursday afternoon to act on Martin Luther King Jr.'s example and do their part to improve society.
Articles by Section - 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.
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.
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.
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