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3 students suspected in Gainesville High graffiti incident

Vandalism appears to be a prank, superintendent says

Jose Madina, of Gainesville City Schools, cleans graffitti from the exterior of the school's gymnasium this morning. The school Resource Officer and Gainesville Police Department are working with school officials to identify the individuals responsible.

0515graffitti1 — Jose Madina, of Gainesville City Schools, cleans graffitti from the exterior of the school's gymnasium this morning. The school Resource Officer and Gainesville Police Department are working with school officials to identify the individuals responsible.

From staff reports

Updated: May 14, 2013, 7:17 PM

Published: May 14, 2013, 12:31 PM

Gainesville school officials said Tuesday that three students are responsible for overnight vandalism at Gainesville High School. Gainesville City Schools Superintendent Merrianne Dyer said the graffiti appeared to be an end-of-the-school-year prank and is not gang-related. Cpl. Joe Britte with Gainesville Police Department said the incident seemed to be the result of class rivalry between the juniors and seniors.

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Where a new subdivision is being developed off Lake Lanier

Construction crews prepare new single-family homes and townhomes currently going up Wednesday, April 2, 2025, off Chestatee Rd. near Bolding Mill in Hall County at the new Falcon Landing subdivision. - photo by Scott Rogers

04032025 FALCON 2.jpg — Construction crews prepare new single-family homes and townhomes currently going up Wednesday, April 2, 2025, off Chestatee Rd. near Bolding Mill in Hall County at the new Falcon Landing subdivision. - photo by Scott Rogers

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Updated: Apr 2, 2025, 6:39 PM

Published: Apr 2, 2025, 6:40 PM

A new housing development is springing up off the shores of Lake Lanier.

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