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updated: Tue Jul 15, 2008 07:56 am

Clermont News

Local news for Clermont, GA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

Tuesday Jul 15 | The Times

Embezzlement is rooted in a lack of oversight, psychological issues, experts say

They were loyal, long-term, trusted employees. And, according to authorities, they were skimming extraordinary amounts of money from their employers' coffers.

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Related Topix: Buford, GA, Charlotte (University of North Carolina System), University of North Carolina System, Gwinnett County, GA

Sun Jul 13, 2008

Campus Life

Cornerstone Falters

Real estate investments bankrupt Presbyterian-affiliated group. Ken Walker posted 7/10/2008 09:27AM F our years after sustaining injuries in an accident that killed her first husband, Kathy Woody-Deming of ...

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Related Topix: Personal Finance, Retirement, Home, Mortgage

Fri Jul 11, 2008

The Times

Hall woman accused of embezzling $1 million

Peggy Leigh Walker, who worked in the accounting department of Buford toolmaker Makita USA for nearly 20 years, owes her ex-employer $3 million.

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Related Topix: Buford, GA, Household Products, Gwinnett County, GA, Hall County, GA

Wed Jul 09, 2008

WDUN-AM Gainesville

Tree toppled onto mobile home, Gillsville man killed; Clermont pounded

A Gillsville man was killed Tuesday night when a tree fell onto his mobile home as a severe thunderstorm roared through East Hall and Banks County.

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Related Topix: Banks County, GA, Gillsville, GA, Hall County, GA, Weather

Wed Jun 25, 2008

WDUN-AM Gainesville

Clermont boy life-flighted to Grady after clothes catch fire

Authorities say a 4-year-old Clermont boy was life flighted to Grady Memorial Hospital Monday after burning himself with a lighter.

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Related Topix: Hall County, GA

Mon Jun 23, 2008

WXIA-TV Atlanta

Slump in Housing Aids Arsonists

The first fire occurred on February 12, 2008 and the other two were in the month of May.

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Related Topix: Hall County, GA

Mon Jun 09, 2008

The Times

Hall's new fire station will increase protection

By Melissa Weinman mweinman@gainesvilletimes.com Firefighters are still settling in after their first week at Fire Station 2's new home in Clermont while neighbors are enjoying lower insurance premiums.

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Related Topix: Hall County, GA

Sat Jun 07, 2008

WDUN-AM Gainesville

Chamber announces Residential Beautification Award winners

The Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce Beautification Committee announces winners of the Residential Beautification Award from various sections of Gainesville-Hall County.

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Related Topix: Hall County, GA, Gainesville, GA, Flowery Branch, GA

Thu Jun 05, 2008

White County Telegraph

White County Middle School Principal School Principal Sheila Fussell to retire in August

White County Middle School Principal Sheila Fussell will retire in August after 30 years as an educator.

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Related Topix: Education Etc., Adolescents and Pre-Teens, Family, Gainesville, GA, Hall County, GA

Tue Jun 03, 2008

The Times

Walkers step forward for Chattahoochee's health

By Ashley Fielding afielding@gainesvilletimes.com They walk, but not because of high gasoline prices.

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Related Topix: Gainesville, GA, Atlanta Metro, Atlanta, GA, Italy, World News,

Thu May 08, 2008

Peach Pundit

World's Oldest Bowler Dies In Georgia

From WSB in Atlanta. Bill Hargrove, the world's oldest league bowler, has rolled his last game. via Peach Pundit

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Mon May 05, 2008

WDUN-AM Gainesville

Clermont dog groomer gives rescued pups 'a new lease on life'

“You're so sweet. I want to keep you!”

A group of dogs rescued from a Jackson County puppy mill in February got some extra TLC on Monday from the owner of a pet grooming and boarding facility in Clermont. via WDUN-AM Gainesville

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Related Topix: Hall County, GA

Fri Apr 25, 2008

WDUN-AM Gainesville

Three injured in Habersham wreck

Three people were injured when two vehicles collided on GA-15 Tuesday afternoon. via WDUN-AM Gainesville

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Related Topix: Greenville, GA

Tue Apr 22, 2008

WDUN-AM Gainesville

Library board makes SPLOST plans with new library set to open

“It's time to move because if they're going to vote on it later this fall, that's coming quicker than we think”

Hall County's new Spout Springs library branch is set for a May 24th grand opening. via WDUN-AM Gainesville

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Related Topix: Hall County, GA, Gainesville, GA

Sun Apr 20, 2008

The Times

St. Michael Catholic Church contingent thrilled by witnessing papal Mass in New York

“I'm so happy to be a part of this. Our dream has come true in a big way”

By Bianca Bruno bbruno@gainesvilletimes.com "I don't think anything of this nature has ever happened in Yankee Stadium," Father Kizito Okeke said as he waited to see the popemobile pass by after the papal Mass ... via The Times

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Related Topix: Gainesville, GA, Roman Catholic Church, Religion, Pope Benedict XVI

Fri Apr 18, 2008

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Secret mission during WWII drew Georgian

“We know for a fact that he was the only Georgian to take part in the Tokyo raid”

He told his family what he knew, and that wasn't very much. Lt. Denver Vernon Truelove volunteered for a special mission during World War II. via Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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Related Topix: Lula, GA, Gainesville, GA

Wed Apr 16, 2008

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Big tulips great, not necessarily better

My daughter loves tulips and I promised her that we would plant some this fall for next spring. via Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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Related Topix: Home Gardening, Home

Mon Apr 14, 2008

The Times

This is only a test of the emergency response team

“Everyday, there are thousands of chemicals rolling through Hall County”

Hall County's CERT holds disaster drill to test preparedness By Bianca Bruno bbruno@gainesvilletimes.com It may have looked like the scene of a terrible tragedy, but it was only practice if the real thing ever ... via The Times

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Related Topix: Hall County, GA

Wed Apr 02, 2008

The Times

Residents give ideas to improve libraries

“This is a growing county. We're asking our community to give us some guidance on where they want to see our libraries go”

A group of nearly 20 Hall County residents and elected officials gathered Monday at Blackshear Place Library in Oakwood to brainstorm improvement ideas for Hall County libraries. via The Times

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Related Topix: Oakwood, GA, Hall County, GA, Libraries

Mon Mar 31, 2008

The Times

Humane Society to hold another rabies clinic

Due to the recent outbreak of confirmed rabies cases in Hall County, the Humane Society of Hall County will be holding another rabies vaccination clinic on April 19 at the shelter. via The Times

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Related Topix: Hall County, GA, Gainesville, GA

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