Saturday October 19th, 2024 2:36AM

Jerry Gunn

Reporter
Jerry  Gunn
Annexation fight takes shape
Hall County Commission Chairman Tom Oliver Thursday night vowed to fight Gainesville's annexation of commercial 'island' tracts all the way to State Supreme Court if necessary.

8:08PM ( 15 years ago )
GBI agent recalls child porn discovery
A state investigator Tuesday testified in the federal pornography trial of a former Forsyth county sheriff’s deputy that he found over 200 child pornography images in the deputy’s home computer.
6:00PM ( 15 years ago )
Adopt-A-Park needed more than ever
Gainesville Parks and Recreation Director Melvin Cooper said Tuesday that the Adopt-a-Park program sponsored by the city, county and Chamber of Commerce is more important than ever.
12:51PM ( 15 years ago )
Council seeks information on Lake Lanier court order
Gainesville Mayor Myrtle Figueras and City Council members Tuesday morning said they want to learn more about that federal court ruling that says Georgia is acting illegally in withdrawing water from Lake Lanier.

11:11AM ( 15 years ago )
Security stepped up because of bus vandals
Hall County School Superintendent Will Schofield said Monday night security is tighter at Johnson High School in the wake of last week's school bus vandalism.
9:00PM ( 15 years ago )
Former Forsyth deputy's child porn trial begins
The Federal Court trial of a former Forsyth County sheriff’s deputy accused of receiving and possessing child pornography began Monday in U.S. District Court in Gainesville.
4:17PM ( 15 years ago )
Sunny skies for Bikes,Bands an Healthy Bodies
The 6th Annual Downtown Gainesville Gran Prix Criterium Bike Race got underway under sunny skies Saturday for a 'Bikes, Bands and Healthy Bodies weekend.
3:42PM ( 15 years ago )
National educator at Brenau questions 'No Child Left Behind'
A nationally known educator speaking at Brenau University said Friday that the federal government's 'no Child Left Behind' program was the 'wrong way to go."
2:48PM ( 15 years ago )
City Council nominating petitions questioned
Gainesville City Council members reviewed election qualification requirements for this year's municipal election of two council seats and two school board seats Thursday and one councilman had a question.
11:54AM ( 15 years ago )
The life of James Mathis Sr. recalled and celebrated
Gainesville said a final goodbye Wednesday to community leader James Mathis Sr. at First Baptist Church on Green Street.
2:16PM ( 15 years ago )