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Catholic churches battle drop in attendance but Gainesville churches increase numbers

Eric Hill is pastor of Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Flowery Branch.

0827FATHER-ERIC-HILL — Eric Hill is pastor of Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Flowery Branch.

From Times staff and wire reports

Updated: Aug 26, 2016, 9:02 PM

Published: Aug 26, 2016, 9:03 PM

Being in the middle of the Bible belt means Christian churches of all denominations can be found on every corner of the city or on the outskirts of the rural county. However, only two Catholic churches operate in Hall County: St. Michael Catholic Church in Gainesville and Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Flowery Branch. And both churches appear to be bucking a national trend.

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‘Something that needed to be done’: Markers to line Green Street for Memorial Day

Rock Creek Vietnam Veteran Johnny Hulsey attends the Rotary Club of Hall County's weekly meeting Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at the Gainesville Civic Center along with other veterans for the donation of $17,000 toward the club's Salute to Veterans service project. - photo by Scott Rogers

05152024 VETERANS 3.jpg — Rock Creek Vietnam Veteran Johnny Hulsey attends the Rotary Club of Hall County's weekly meeting Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at the Gainesville Civic Center along with other veterans for the donation of $17,000 toward the club's Salute to Veterans service project. - photo by Scott Rogers

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Updated: May 15, 2024, 6:48 PM

Published: May 15, 2024, 6:03 PM

Losing three of his high school friends along with others he served with in the Ninth Infantry Division during his tour in Vietnam from 1966-1967 is something that still haunts Johnny Hulsey.

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