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Neighborhood pushes for revitalization

Hall County officials are talking about creating a master plan for the Morningside Heights community southeast of downtown Gainesville. Some residents are interested in bringing more shops, sidewalks, street lighting and parks to the area.

0428master1 — Hall County officials are talking about creating a master plan for the Morningside Heights community southeast of downtown Gainesville. Some residents are interested in bringing more shops, sidewalks, street lighting and parks to the area.

Morningside Heights resident the Rev. Eddie Walker said it’s hard to get government help when it’s for the other side of the railroad tracks. The “Southside” of Gainesville starts on the east side of the railroad tracks. The first hamlet after that is Newtown.