Red Rabbit bus passengers worry over uncertainty

After rejecting $400,000 in annual federal grant money last week to help operate the area's Red Rabbit fixed bus service, the Hall County Board of Commissioners will take another look at accepting the grant money at its work session Monday.

Device helps hearing-impaired jail inmates chat with visitors

The Hall County Sheriff's Office is making it easier for hearing-impaired inmates to communicate with visitors.

Car hits bus; 3 students, driver hurt

The driver of a Corvette and three students were injured Friday when the car collided with a Hall County school bus on Thompson Bridge Road.

State report: Violations found in Hall primary vote

The state board of elections will meet next month to decide what action, if any, to take after a preliminary investigation by the Secretary of State's office found 14 potential violations of election law in connection with last July's general primary in Hall County.

Tornado damages homes; 1 hurt

A tornado touched down Friday in Newton County, leaving several homes and businesses damaged and one person injured.

Mulberry Park Community Center hosts kick beep ball games

More than 200 students from Hall County high schools competed in the kick beep ball games at the Mulberry Park Community Center. The game consisted of kicking a ball while blindfolded to an opposing team that was also blindfolded. The runner then goes toward a beeping target after kicking the ball while the other team tries to pick up the beeping ball and turn it off before the runner gets to the target. The event ...

Centennial Gym repairs completed

The giant bump in the gym floor at Centennial Arts Academy in Gainesville is no more. Repairs on the floor damaged by flooding on Jan. 1 have been completed, and students are again able to use the school gym. A leak in the roof over the winter holidays led to buckling of the wooden floorboards in the building. The Gainesville City Board of Education approved repairs to the gym's roof and floor at a February ...

Coming Sunday: The Panters tell their story

Theresa Panter was a regular runner in the Boston Marathon. Her husband, Allan, was in town to support her. As she near the end of the race, Allan took his place near the finish line.

Investigation finds Hall County violated election rules

The Hall County elections office committed 14 violation of state election law during last year's July primary, a preliminary investigation by the Georgia Secretary of State's office has concluded.

Bill raises hopes of immigration reform supporters

Four Democratic and four Republican senators formally unveiled a sweeping immigration bill Thursday at a news conference attended by traditional opponents from big business and labor, and conservative and liberal groups.

Green Street a heavy focus at city traffic meeting

All of Gainesville's roads seemed to lead back to Green Street during a two-hour public discussion Thursday night of the city's traffic trouble spots.

Culvert repair under railroad slowing traffic in Flowery Branch

When trains are present, drivers seeking to cross the railroad tracks at Atlanta Highway and Lights Ferry Road in Flowery Branch should expect longer waits due to culvert reconstruction.

Flowery Branch City Council clears way for gun shop

A gun sales shop is on its way to downtown Flowery Branch. City Council voted unanimously Thursday night to lease city-owned property at 5318 Railroad Ave. to John Dempsey of JDEMDOG Enterprises. Dempsey is fully licensed by the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and "has the appropriate insurance," according to a city agenda document. The lease is for three years, with monthly rent at $500 the first year, $625 the second year ...

Gainesville fire rescuer earns Carnegie fund honor

Tray Hughes Ross of Gainesville has been recognized as a hero by the Carnegie Hero Fund Commission.

Ga. 369 wreck kills 77-year-old man

Ga. 369 in northeastern Forsyth County was shut down for several hours Wednesday morning following a fatal two-vehicle wreck involving a tractor-trailer.

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.

Enota named family-friendly school

Enota Multiple Intelligences Academy has been named a winner of the state Department of Education's Family-Friendly School Partnership School Award.

The Times raises $2,158 for Relay for Life

The Times held a fundraising event Thursday in Gainesville where community members were welcomed to bring documents to shred, with all proceeds benefiting Relay for Life. The "Team Times" Relay for Life Committee collected $2,158 Thursday for the fight against cancer. In addition to people bringing documents to shred, hamburgers and hot dogs were on sale to benefit the cause.

Kids learn lake safety tips before summer ‘trauma season’ begins

Four children sat in a boat on their school's gym floor Thursday as Department of Natural Resources officers shook it and a crowd of their classmates loudly counted down.

4 Gainesville schools went on lockdown Thursday afternoon

Four Gainesville City schools were temporarily locked down Thursday afternoon.

2 Forsyth men charged in $1.6 million theft of 91-year-old

Recharged waters threat to low lying areas during upcoming hurricane season

The rain has been good, but the approaching hurricane season could put Georgia at risk for flooding and other trouble if it continues to rain, weather experts say.

Standoff suspect makes first appearance in court

A Gainesville man charged with terroristic threats, criminal damage to property and reckless conduct had his first appearance before a Hall County magistrate judge on Wednesday.

State to privatize its lodge parks by July 1

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources is moving to privatize lodge parks in the state, as part of fulfilling a state mandate to become, among other things, more self-sufficient.

Red Rabbit to continue operating

The saga of the Red Rabbit fixed-route bus service ended Wednesday with the Hall County Board of Commissioners approving an agreement with Gainesville, but it didn't end quietly.

Army Rangers in training perform safety exercises on Lake Lanier

About 100 Rangers in training from Camp Frank D. Merrill in Dahlonega parachuted into Lake Lanier at War Hill Park in Dawsonville on Wednesday.

Residents speak out against city’s at-large voting system during council meeting

Two Gainesville residents spoke against the city's at-large voting system at Tuesday's City Council meeting.

City holds first transportation public meeting

Upon moving to Gainesville in February, Tricia Terrell soon discovered that in-town travel - at least by foot or bicycle - was more than a little tricky.

Lumpkin County Superintendent: Prayer encouraged as long as it doesn’t disrupt class

A week after a student-led prayer resulted in more than 50 Lumpkin County High School students skipping classes, the system's superintendent said no action will be taken other than working to educate teachers and students about the law pertaining to prayer in school.