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East Hall Middle principal is stepping down. Here’s why.Jamie Hitzges, the principal at East Hall Middle School, is stepping down at the end of the school year.January 10, 2026 -
Hall County Schools announces new transportation directorThe Hall County School District announced on social media Friday night that it will appoint a new transportation director at the end of the school year.January 10, 2026 -
Hall County seeing high flu hospitalizations as Georgia cases spikeGeorgia is being hit by an unusually severe flu season, and Hall County is no exception.January 9, 2026 -
Update: Gainesville man charged in fatal Browns Bridge Road crashOne driver was killed and another was injured in a head-on collision Thursday morning on Browns Bridge Road in Gainesville, authorities said.January 9, 2026 -
Zack Thompson sworn in as Gainesville’s new mayorGainesville Mayor Zack Thompson was officially sworn in Tuesday, Jan. 6, and presided over his first meeting as the city’s new leader.January 7, 2026 -
Hoschton teen faces multiple charges after fleeing traffic stop, crashing into two cars, authorities sayA Hoschton teen faces a litany of charges after fleeing a traffic stop in South Hall, leading law enforcement on a high-speed chase and crashing into two cars — all with a runaway girl in the passenger seat, according to authorities.January 7, 2026 -
Here’s how judge ruled on domestic violence plea amid ‘judge shopping’ disputeState Court Judge Kelley Robertson had concerns that the prosecution and defense may have engaged in “judge shopping."January 7, 2026 -
Gainesville neurosurgeon Betsy Grunch leaving Longstreet Clinic to open new practiceGainesville neurosurgeon Betsy Grunch is leaving Longstreet Clinic.January 7, 2026 -
Flowery Branch man, 22, charged with molesting teen girlA 22-year-old Flowery Branch man was arrested Friday, Jan. 2, on child molestation charges after authorities say he had a sexual relationship with a teenage girl he worked with at a fast food restaurant.January 5, 2026 -
4 animals killed in Buford barn fire SundayFour animals - two pigs and two quail - were killed in a Buford barn fire Sunday morning, according to Hall County Fire Rescue.January 4, 2026