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Gainesville natives start business connecting people through sports
Hokayem, Williams make beanies modeled after Hawks point guard
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Louis Hokayem and Graham Williams, Gainesville natives, founded 17beanie to connect Atlanta sports fans and give back to the community.
Kristen Oliver
Updated: Jun 1, 2015, 12:27 AM
Published: Jun 1, 2015, 12:38 AM
Louis Hokayem and Graham Williams first saw their picture in the newspaper 13 years ago. The Gainesville natives were photographed at 12 years old with faces painted, donning University of Georgia jerseys and cheering on the Dawgs to a 2002 Southeastern Conference title. “We’ve always appreciated the way sports can connect people,” said Hokayem, who graduated from Gainesville High School in 2009.
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How planning board voted on proposed Gas station, restaurants on Spout Springs Road in South Hall
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A gas station and a building for restaurants are proposed off Spout Springs Road in South Hall. - photo by Jeff Gill
Jeff Gill
The Times
Updated: Apr 8, 2025, 12:13 AM
Published: Mar 31, 2025, 4:38 PM
A gas station and a building for two restaurants could be built across from the Spout Springs Library near the entrance to Sterling on the Lake.
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