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Pet adoptions up, though pets as gifts discouraged
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A kitten plays with leaves Wednesday outside the Hall County Animal Shelter. Agencies often discourage getting pets as presents for others, but this is a popular time of the year for pet adoptions. - photo by Erin O. Smith
Carlos Galarza
cgalarza@gainesvilletimes.com
Updated: Dec 21, 2016, 11:43 PM
Published: Dec 21, 2016, 11:47 PM
“How much is that puppy in the window?” The nostalgic lyrics to that tune of yesteryear is no longer fashionable, if not outright frowned upon by animal rights advocates. Yet, every time Yuletide rolls around, many are giving thought to surprising someone with a lovable puppy or kitten.
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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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