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No evidence of foul play found for man whose remains were discovered

GAINESVILLE - Gainesville police have released the name of a Gainesville man whose skeletal remains, but little else, were found in a wooded area last week. The police department, with the help of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, identified the skeleton as Parker Edward Teaver Jr., a 54-year-old Gainesville resident. "There's not a lot that we know about him other than who he is," said Lt. Brian ...

March 31, 2008 | Ashley Fielding | Local


Memorial service will be a time to reflect on area’s losses

Rainy days make Emily Harper nervous. Especially this time of year.

March 31, 2008 | Edie Rogers | Local


Storm put woman’s life into perspective

Editor's note: Martha Trusty had to take cover when her Newtown Drive home was hit by the tornado that ripped through North Hall County 10 years ago today. She shares her experiences in her own words.

March 31, 2008 | | Local


Get Fit Stay Fit run promotes health, builds camaraderie among co-workers

Organizers couldn't be happier with the turnout for the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce's Get Fit Stay Fit 5K run/walk.

March 31, 2008 | By Karina Garcia | Local


Major sewage spill blamed on line block

Recent road work on Dixon Drive may have contributed to a major sewage spill Wednesday afternoon.

March 31, 2008 | Debbie Gilbert | Local


Man guilty of exploiting his teen bride

A Hall County jury forced to view the most personal of photos of Jerry Dwayne Peck came away convinced of his guilt. Peck, 49, was convicted Thursday night on charges of exploiting his 18-year-old wife in a series of sexually explicit photographs taken when she was 17.

March 31, 2008 | Stephen Gurr | Local


Former coach describes overwhelming scene at North Hall High School

All Greg Williams wanted to do on March 20, 1998, was fix things the way they had been the day before.

March 31, 2008 | Ashley Fielding | Local


Education hearing set for Thursday

JEFFERSON - 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. Thursday at Jackson County Comprehensive High School.

March 31, 2008 | | Local


Johnson High Pride Day is April 19

Johnson High School has set Johnson Pride Day for April 19.

March 31, 2008 | | Local


6 arrested in 'Lula Boys' street gang case

Four members of what authorities have called the "Lula Boys" were arrested Wednesday on simple battery and gang charges, according to Lt. Scott Ware with the Gang Task Force.

March 31, 2008 | From staff reports | Local


Lula girl wins first place for Ag Day essay

Madison Saxon of Lula Elementary School placed first in this year's Ag Day essay contest for third- to eighth-graders.

March 31, 2008 | | Local


Gainesville awards sewer contracts

GAINESVILLE - As early as September, more residents north of Thompson Bridge will be able to tap into the Gainesville sewer system.

March 30, 2008 | Ashley Fielding | Local


Teen bride's explicit photos used in case against husband

A 49-year-old man accused of exploiting his 18-year-old wife in a series of sexually explicit photographs taken when she was 17 bared all to a Hall County jury Wednesday in a bid for acquittal.

March 30, 2008 | Stephen Gurr | Local


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.

March 30, 2008 | Debbie Gilbert | Local


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.

March 30, 2008 | From staff reports | Local


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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


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.

May 11, 2013 | Emma Witman | Local


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.

May 11, 2013 | Sarah Mueller | Local


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.

May 11, 2013 | BY CAREY SARTAIN For The Times | Local


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.

May 10, 2013 | From staff reports | Local


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.

May 10, 2013 | Sarah Mueller | Local


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.

May 10, 2013 | Savannah King | Local


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.

May 10, 2013 | Emma Witman | Local


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