Clermont News

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

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 ...

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

“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

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

“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

“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

“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

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

“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

“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

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