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Update: Election Day is Tuesday. Here's what you need to knowSeveral county, state and federal seats are up for election this year for residents across Hall County.October 30, 2026 -
Hall County is getting closer to hiring a new county administrator — but one commissioner wants to pump the brakesHall County has closed applications for its next county administrator, and the consulting firm leading the search plans to present commissioners with candidates and schedule interviews in mid-November.October 30, 2026 -
Hall County school board approves $2 million for propane busesThe Hall County school board unanimously approved $2 million Monday to buy 10 propane buses, which will replace some of the district's older diesel buses.October 30, 2026 -
'2018 all over again': Gov. Kemp, GOP governor nominee Rick Jackson make Gainesville campaign stopRick Jackson, the Republican nominee for governor, made a campaign stop in Gainesville Thursday, Oct. 29, in the middle of a close governor's race.October 30, 2026 -
Burton Mill Park boat ramp closes as Lake Lanier level dropsOne of the two boat ramps at Burton Mill Park is closed, effective immediately, because of low water levels on Lake Lanier.October 28, 2026 -
Got old electronics in a closet? Gainesville drive-through recycling event will take themHall County residents can drop off unwanted electronics at a recycling event in November.October 28, 2026 -
GOP governor nominee Rick Jackson, Gov. Kemp to campaign in Gainesville ThursdayRick Jackson, the Republican nominee for governor, will make a campaign stop in Hall County Thursday.October 28, 2026 -
Rolling Stones keyboardist, hit country songwriters headed to Lanier Islands festivalMore than 20 songwriters will perform Nov. 13-15 at the Songwriters at the Lake Music Festival at Lanier Islands Resort in Buford, with shows spread across eight venues at the resort.October 28, 2026 -
Hall County students earn nearly $5 million with work-based learning program in 2025-26Students involved in work-based learning for Hall County Schools earned nearly $5 million in the 2025-26 school year, according to reports from the school district.October 27, 2026 -
Hall County Schools to open transfer applications Nov. 2. Here's how to applyParents who want to transfer their children to another Hall County public school for the 2027-28 school year can begin applying Monday, Nov. 2, according to a news release from Hall County Schools.October 26, 2026