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Memorial service remembers victims of ’98 tornado
March 20 twister 20 years ago killed 13 people, 11 in Hall and 2 in White counties
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Tommy Rogers, center, of White County joins in prayer with other members of the community at a memorial service Saturday, March 17, 2018, in Clermont. This year marked the 20th anniversary of a tornado that made its way through Hall County, killing 11 people in Hall County and two in White County. - photo by Layne Saliba
Layne Saliba
Updated: Mar 20, 2018, 12:08 PM
Published: Mar 17, 2018, 11:30 PM
A lot has happened in the 20 years since a devastating tornado struck Hall and White counties, but William Simerly remembers that day like it was yesterday. His wife, Tonja, and their 6-year-old son, Austin, both were killed in the storm near North Hall High School.
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Update: Gainesville man created four child sex abuse videos at Hall home, authorities say
MARTIN PEDRO
MARTIN PEDRO
Nick Watson
The Times
Updated: Apr 3, 2025, 3:27 PM
Published: Oct 4, 2024, 7:25 PM
Authorities have added another 138 counts of sexual exploitation of children, including four for videos Pedro produced himself at his Hall County home, according to the Sheriff’s Office.
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