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- Saturday, May 18, 2013 Gainesville, Georgia
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Five years after drive began to depose Saddam, Iraq War divides Georgians
On March 19, 2003, U.S. forces stormed into Iraq on a mission to topple the regime of dictator Saddam Hussein.
Rain moving east; sports events canceled
Rain is now moving east of the area, leaving a chance of showers into the evening and the promise of a cold night.
Forensics speaker: BTK’s hubris was his downfall
DAHLONEGA - A Wichita, Kan., serial killer's love of attention and notoriety became the single biggest factor in his capture, a detective in the case said Tuesday.
Hall schools plan to roll out K-12 career program in fall
GAINESVILLE - Elementary school students often get their first exposure to an array of careers through adults visiting their class from the work place.
Jefferson: Education hearing set for March 27
Brian Burdette, the State Board of Education member representing the 10th Congressional District, plans to hold a public hearing on education issues from 7-8 p.m. March 27 at Jackson County Comprehensive High School. Those wishing to speak at the meeting are asked to sign in when they arrive.
Johnson High Pride Day is April 19
GAINESVILLE - Johnson High School has set Johnson Pride Day for April 19.
Gainesville Kiwanis Club tosses Knucksie its Youth Service Award
According to the Kiwanis International Web site, Kiwanis clubs are meant to be global organizations of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time.
Employers hand out applications as job-seekers search for opportunities at job fair
OAKWOOD - For people like Steven Girardeau, the Gainesville State College Spring Job Fair is a great place to find a new job.
Team time trial at Road Atlanta, new entries add international flair to Tour de Georgia
Since its inception, the Tour de Georgia has grown, becoming one of the nation's premier bicycle races.
I-985, Ga. 369 and Ga. 53 lane closures this week
The outside lanes of U.S. 129 will be closed weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. starting at Ridge Road to Athens Street for removal of the curb and gutter.
Perdue honors actions of adults, youths on ‘911 Day’
Gov. Sonny Perdue recognized 911 professionals and 13 young 911 heroes from across the state Tuesday during "911 Day in Georgia."
Doctor says happy thoughts can make healthier patients
Can laughter and playfulness improve your health? Dr. Dale Anderson thinks so, and there's research to back him up.
K-12 career program coming to Hall schools in fall
GAINESVILLE - Elementary school students often get their first exposure to an array of careers through adults visiting their class from the workplace. The Hall County school system plans to introduce a program, 21st Century Awareness Exploration Connections, next school year to intensify that effort at early grades through other initiatives, including career days, field trips and skits. The school system is looking at holding day camps ...
Tornado deja vu: Victim’s canine registration papers blew from Polk County to Alto
Terry Stone got a sick feeling in her stomach when she dialed a phone number for Bonnie Turner, and no one, not even a machine, answered.
Hall, Gainesville students taking graduation tests this week
GAINESVILLE - Graduation tests are under way this week in the Gainesville and Hall County school systems.
Articles by Section - Local
Gender-based classes seem to be effective at Lyman Hall Elementary
Fifth-graders Brandon Murillo and Emilio Ochoa prefer not having girls around while they learn in class.
Work moving ahead for poultry lab in North Hall
Area and state officials, including Gov. Nathan Deal, gathered Monday in drizzle and cold to mark the start of construction on the Georgia Poultry Laboratory Network headquarters in North Hall.
Strawberries in season at Jaemor
Strawberries are ripe for the picking, if you can make your way to them through the mud and saturated ground.
Former Gen. Petraeus to serve on Camp Toccoa board
David H. Petraeus, the former four-star U.S. Army general who commanded coalition forces in Iraq and Afghanistan, has agreed to serve on the Camp Toccoa at Currahee Board of Trustees.
Red Rabbit bus service faces pivotal week
The fate of the Red Rabbit fixed-route bus service may be decided this week as the city of Gainesville and Hall County are both expected to vote on an agreement to keep it operating.
Eyes on the Road: New Clarks Bridge work to start in the fall
Work could start a few months later than expected on an $8.7 million effort to replace the 55-year-old Clarks Bridge on Ga. 284/Clarks Bridge Road at Lake Lanier.
Canada gosling injured by fishing line on mend
Fishing line was wrapped around a Canada gosling's leg, digging close to the bone when the bird was brought to Denise Funk's veterinarian office.
Talks to restore Olympic site making progress
The Lake Lanier Olympic Center could soon see a rebirth if current discussions about restoring the site to its past glory bear fruit.
More rain may be on the way this week
The work week begins with - you guessed it - a chance for more rain.
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.
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.
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.
Rain may return by afternoon, carry into Monday
The rain has eased up for now, but more may be on the way.
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 ...
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.
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