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Hall County gets clean sweep

Litter sweep and recycling initiative held in April in Oakwood, Gainesville and Flowery Branch

Volunteers cleaned up Longwood Park in Gainesville and other locations this month as part of the Great American Cleanup. Visitors to Longwood on Sunday said they are angered when others don’t take the time to properly dispose of their trash.

0427clean3 — Volunteers cleaned up Longwood Park in Gainesville and other locations this month as part of the Great American Cleanup. Visitors to Longwood on Sunday said they are angered when others don’t take the time to properly dispose of their trash.

Times Staff Reports

Updated: Apr 26, 2015, 11:35 PM

Published: Apr 27, 2015, 1:49 AM

The Great American Cleanup has swept through Hall County. Keep Hall Beautiful sponsored the litter sweep and recycling initiative that was held throughout April in various locations in the county. Several tons of trash have been picked up so far, though exact numbers weren’t available Sunday.

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Update: I-985 southbound reopens after closing due to separate vehicle fire, crash

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Updated: Apr 5, 2025, 12:17 AM

Published: Apr 4, 2025, 10:14 PM

Lanes have reopened after a vehicle fire and crash Friday, April 4, caused both southbound lanes of Interstate 985 to be blocked in the Flowery Branch area.

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