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.

Hailstorm struck car dealers hard; insurance companies assessing damage

The storms that struck the Gainesville area on Saturday wreaked havoc by dumping hail on the lots of a number of the area's new car dealers.

War vets discuss future of Iraq with Gainesville State students

As the fifth anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Iraq approaches, three Iraq war veterans spoke at Gainesville State College Monday and pondered whether an exit strategy is possible.

Braselton man, teen son killed in Marietta collision

A Braselton man and his teenage son were killed in a head-on collision Sunday night in Marietta. Rod Godfrey, 47, died in the helicopter en route to the hospital, and Eric Godfrey, 17, died at the scene of the crash, the Marietta Police Department reported.

Hall sheriff's department restamped for approval by accrediting agency

The Hall County Sheriff's Office has been given a second stamp of approval from the Commission on Accreditation of Law Enforcement Agencies.

Gainesville school board decides Enota crosswalk will wait for now

GAINESVILLE - The Gainesville school board voted Monday night to hold off on a possible crosswalk at Enota Multiple Intelligences Academy to see how other traffic and safety recommendations play out. Earlier this month, the board asked school officials to look at the possibility of a raised crosswalk in the front parking lot at Enota, as a way to help with pedestrian traffic during morning drop-off and afternoon pickup ...

Gainesville couple at epicenter of Atlanta storm

Although no tornadoes reportedly touched down in Hall County Saturday, tornado devastation did hit home for several Hall County residents who were in downtown Atlanta Friday night when a tornado mangled the CNN Center. The EF-2 tornado registered winds near 130 mph, according to the National Weather Service. The tornado first touched down near the intersection of Simpson and Burbank streets at 9:38 p.m. and traveled six miles east over ...

New scores released for area schools

School leaders said they are glad more factors are being considered in rating schools, but the scores released Tuesday still don't paint an accurate picture of what's going on in schools with high numbers of students learning the English language.

Mayor: Ban on left turns could be good for Green Street

Gainesville Mayor Danny Dunagan said Tuesday he wants the Georgia Department of Transportation to look at banning left turns on Green Street.

Man killed crossing Ga. 53 on 4-wheeler

Arrest made in Oakwood rape case

A Gainesville man was arrested Friday on rape charges by Oakwood police.

The Local Agenda: Gainesville to hold budget hearing for 2014

The Gainesville City Council is scheduled to hold a hearing on its 2014 proposed budget during tonight's City Council meeting.

Frozen food giveaway happening Wednesday

Caring Hands Ministries will hold a frozen food give away Wednesday in Clermont.

Gainesville City Schools projects increases in both revenue, spending

The Gainesville City School Board heard the final departmental budget presentations for fiscal year 2014 at its work session Monday night.

Hall planning board members narrowly deny commercial zoning request

Hall County commissioners will determine the ability of LL Farms to use its barn for special events after Hall County Planning Commission members narrowly denied the commercial zoning request.

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.