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Dyer to speak in nation's capital on breaking barriers, engaging students
Gainesville City Schools Superintendent Merrianne Dyer will travel to Washington, D.C., next week, sharing information about collaborative educational methods that the system has implemented.
Nominations sought for 2nd Master Craftsmen Awards
Featherbone Communiversity in Gainesville is planning to honor area craftsmen at the second Master Craftsmen Series event on Oct. 17 and is accepting nominations.
Gainesville teacher named one of states Master Teachers
A teacher in the Gainesville City School System is one of Georgia's 2013 Master Teachers.
The Local Agenda:Gainesville to take final vote on raising water, sewer rates
Water rates would increase by 3.5 percent for city water customers, which includes a large portion of Hall County.
Gainesville's Lasseter shoots 1-over par to open Junior Championship
Gainesville High's Grant Lasseter is currently tied for 14th after a first-round, 1-over par 73 on Monday in the Georgia State Golf Junior Championship at The Farm in Rocky Face.
Gainesville City Schools board approves 2013-14 budget
General fund spending was set at $57.5 million, with revenues projected at $53.8 million and the fund balance, projected to be around $7.5 million, expected to make up the difference.
Bridge dedicated to fallen Gwinnett officer
Gwinnett County residents gathered on Monday to remember an officer killed in the line of duty 20 years ago.
City honors group for helping Graffiti Task Force
Atlanta city leaders are celebrating efforts to battle graffiti vandals. Councilwoman Natalyn Archibong presented a plaque to Atlanta Paint Disposal at the Department of Corrections on Monday.
790 the Zone radio show hosts fired for mocking ALS patient
The cast of an Atlanta sports radio show has been suspended after mocking a former NFL player who has Lou Gehrig's disease.
Farmers Coping With Wet Weather
Wet weather is causing difficulty for Georgia farmers. The owner of Cedar Hollow Farm in Cleveland, Glen Cook, says the large amount of rainfall has made it hard to weed and do other essential field work.
Rabid bat found in Gainesville home
A rabies alert has been issued for the Briarwood Drive area off Cleveland Highway in Gainesville after a rabid was found in a home there.
Man charged with murder in shooting of spectator at Hall County soccer game
A man was arrested after allegedly shooting another spectator at a soccer game multiple times, killing him Sunday afternoon in Hall County.
Spectator shot to death at soccer game
Authorities say a spectator at a recreational soccer game was shot to death in a Hall County park.
Hall County considers alcohol code changes
The Hall County Board of Commissioners is considering new regulations for businesses that want to allow customers to buy or consume alcohol on their premises.
Eyes on the Road: Rainfall delays Ga. 347 work
This year's deluge of rain has pushed off by nearly six months the completion date of the Ga.
Community Housing Festival planned June 22
A Community Housing Festival is scheduled for Saturday, June 22 from 9 a.m. until noon at Longwood Park in Gainesville.
Hall County re-enactors get ready for Gettysburg
Ralph Mills' hobby is portraying a Confederate Army infantry captain, with ancestors who died, were wounded and were captured at Gettysburg GAINESVILLE - Hall County living historians are preparing for a journey back into this nation's tragic, heroic and historic past - a journey to Gettysburg.
Car seat checks being offered today at Lakeshore Mall
Safe Kids Gainesville/Hall County will host car seat safety checks from noon to 3 p.m. today at Lakeshore Mall, 150 Pearl Nix Parkway, Gainesville.
Recent heavy rains delay summer crops for local farmers
On a sunny, steamy Friday morning, Glen Cook harvests kale while his wife, Caroline, picks beets in a nearby field.
Citizens' Academy alumni unite to support sheriff's office
Gainesville resident Luis Santos-Rivas took the Hall County Sheriff's Citizens' Academy as a curious new resident.