Jerry Gunn

The Hall County School System celebrated its ‘Night of Honor’ Monday night at Chestatee High School with honors and recognition for 81 retired teachers and classified employees, 33 teachers of the year, and three National Board Certified Teachers.

Hall County Commissioners Monday reviewed second reading code amendments to make it tougher on alcohol vendors who sell to minors.

Friday is law day, and the Northeastern Judicial Circuit celebrated by giving its Liberty Bell Award to a former substance abuser who now helps others who struggle with abuse.

Forty-six people became U.S. Citizens Friday) in a rare naturalization ceremony for the U.S. District Court in Gainesville.

Gainesville’s Vision 2030 leaders and organizers met Friday morning at the Frances Meadows Community Center to find out how recent events may have re-shaped thinking about future goals.

Area business people gathered for the 9th National Day of Prayer Breakfast in Gainesville and heard about pivotal prayer Thursday morning at the Civic Center, filling the main ballroom.

Two Flowery Branch City Council members Wednesday opposed the city's purchase of its leased Main Street administrative buildings, saying it was not appraised and using anticipated SPLOST revenues to buy it could be illegal.

With a new agreement approved Tuesday night by Gainesville City Council, work could start early next year on the new downtown pedestrian bridge over Jesse Jewell Parkway.

Hall County School Board members Monday night looked at salary cuts as the most likely option to cover a $4-million short fall in their FY 2010 budget.

A dual wheel pick-up truck driver and two passengers found out Sunday morning you don’t travel fast on hilly, curvy, Pierce Road off Old Cornelia Highway.