Jerry Gunn

Upset Lakeshore Heights homeowners wearing red could not persuade Gainesville City Council Tuesday night to halt or alter the rezoning of commercial property close to them on Dawsonville Highway.

'We knew it was coming and we planned for it'...that's what Gainesville School Superintendent Marianne Dyer said Monday night) about the potential impact of federal cuts from the 'Sequester'.

Vision 2030, Gainesville's organization that promotes future growth and improvement, has completed a three year study focusing on health care concerns that include high rates of obesity and diabetes among Gainesville/Hall's adult population.

Hall County solid waste employees were relieved Thursday night when commissioners ended a two year process by closing the bids on a solid waste services operation contract and approved the county

Opposition was strong from a business owner, several homeowners, a Chateau

Two donated double decker buses full of seniors headed to the State Capitol in Atlanta left Gainesville and Cumming Wednesday morning.One bus left the Senior Life Center in Gainesville to observe Senior Day.

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Hall County Commissioners at their Monday work session heard once again from Friendship Road residents who do not want their section of the road east of Interstate 985 changed to Lanier Islands Parkway.

The chilly, wet weather in Gainesville Friday did not stop exhibitors or visitors from attending the 4th Annual 'Buy Local Expo' at the Civic Center, hosted by the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce.

A truck terminal owner seeking annexation into Flowery Branch got a warm welcome from City Council but a complaint from a nearby resident at Thursday night's council meeting.