Wednesday October 16th, 2024 5:27PM

Joy Holmes

Multimedia Journalist
Joy Holmes
Hunger action month begins with a new exhibit Thursday
A collaboration among the Quinlan Arts Center, Georgia Mountain Food Bank and The John Jarrad foundation kicked-off hunger action month with the opening of the “Still Hungry in America” exhibit Thursday.
2:59PM ( 5 years ago )
Lake Lanier not threatened by recent blue-green algae scares
Speculation on dog deaths by blue-green algae has pet owners questioning whether a dip in Lake Lanier is safe for their companions, but officials say it poses no threat.
6:17PM ( 5 years ago )
Summer months cause a shortage in blood donations
The American Red Cross is asking people to donate blood due to a sudden blood shortage.
3:23PM ( 5 years ago )
Student dies while conditioning for basketball in Clayton County Tuesday
A 16-year-old student died at Elite Scholars Academy while she was outside in 97-degree temperatures Tuesday.
9:05PM ( 5 years ago )
Jackson EMC urges people to cut back on electricity while temperatures soar
The warm temperatures and climbing heat index has people turning down their thermostats, which caused a record-breaking demand in electricity Tuesday.
5:50PM ( 5 years ago )
Everyday People: journalist turned champion barefoot water-skier
Coming from a long-line of water-skiers, Betsy Gilman knew she always wanted to continue the family tradition, but what she didn’t know was she would leave a successful career to pursue her hobby turned passion.
12:00PM ( 5 years ago )
Gainesville man arrested for sexual exploitation of children Thursday
A Gainesville man was arrested Thursday morning after Hall County investigators determined he knowingly possessed a video of a child being sexually abused by an adult.
8:51PM ( 5 years ago )
2-year-old unharmed after Gainesville man shoots at vehicle
A Gainesville man was arrested around midnight on Friday after a domestic dispute ended with two gunshots fired at a vehicle with a 2-year-old passenger.
6:35PM ( 5 years ago )
Fallen Hall County deputy Dixon's son escorted to class by sheriff's deputies
Back-to-school jitters may have been a bit different for fourth-grader Caden Dixon whose father, Nicolas Blane Dixon, was killed in the line of duty nearly a month ago.
10:06PM ( 5 years ago )
Female-led theft ring halted by Jackson County Sheriff's Office
Three Jefferson women and a Jefferson man face several felony charges for their alleged part in a multi-county theft ring responsible for stolen trailers, four-wheelers and tools.
8:59PM ( 5 years ago )