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Times Talks
In this series of live virtual events, Times journalists lead conversation on important issues, talk with key leaders and host forums with candidates for office.
Republican candidates for the U.S. House 9th District join Times Editor Shannon Casas and reporter Conner Evans for a debate ahead of the May election.
Candidates for the Hall County Board of Commissioners District 3 seat representing north and east Hall join Times Editor Shannon Casas and reporter Conner Evans for a debate ahead of the May election.
Editor in Chief Shannon Casas and Johnny Vardeman, who retired in 1998 as editor, discuss the paper's history as it celebrates 75th anniversary Jan. 26. They're joined by General Manager Norman Baggs and reporter Conner Evans.
Gainesville mayor candidates Sam Couvillon and Devin Pandy join Times Editor in Chief Shannon Casas and government reporter Conner Evans for a debate of Gainesville issues ahead of the Nov. 2 municipal election.
Local experts discuss the 2020 economy with all its twists and turns and what to expect in 2021. Panelists include Tim Evans with the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce, Kersha Cartwright, spokeswoman from the Georgia Department of Labor, and Bob Willis of Willis Investment Counsel in Gainesville.
Local health experts Dr. John Delzell, a COVID-19 incident commander with the Northeast Georgia Health System, and Dr. Zachary Taylor, health director for District 2 of the Georgia Department of Public Health, offer advice and best practices for preventing the spread of COVID-19 at the holidays as family may be heading into to town or you may be heading out.
Don Cantrell, Aubrey Glencamp and Will Wagner share their experiences with cancer diagnoses, the support they received from family and friends and how they stayed positive during cancer treatment.
Hall County Schools Superintendent Will Schofield and Gainesville City Schools Superintendent Jeremy Williams discuss their strategies for educating children amid the COVID-19 pandemic.