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13 hrs ago | The Times

Flooding closes North Hall tag office

The North Hall tag office at 5226 Dahlonega Highway in Clermont is closed today due to a plumbing problem caused by rain, according to a Hall County news release.

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Related Topix: Clermont, GA, Hall County, GA, Oakwood, GA

Yesterday | The Times

Dunlap joins ranks of Ga. influential

A statewide business magazine has included four people with ties to Hall County among its 100 Most Influential Georgians of 2009.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US Senate, Republican, Johnny Isakson, Hall County, GA, Georgia, Georgia Government, University of Georgia

Tue Jan 06, 2009

The Times

Padgett earns permanent post as Gainesville city manager

Gainesville City Council has appointed an new city manager. Members voted unanimously today to appoint Kip Padgett, who had been serving as interim city manager after the resignation of Bryan Shuler, to the ...

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The Times

Gainesville schools may hike out-of-district tuition rate

The Gainesville school board is considering multiple proposals for an out-of-district tuition increase, one of which could double tuition to $900 for some students but allow breaks for children of Gainesville ...

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Mon Jan 05, 2009

WTVY Dothan

Son Accused of Elder Abuse for Stomping Mom

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Sun Jan 04, 2009

Fort Mill Times

Gainesville man accused of beating mother

A 49-year-old Gainesville man is accused of stomping his 68-year-old mother while wearing work boots, breaking her foot and ankle.

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Sat Jan 03, 2009

WDUN-AM Gainesville

Downtown Gainesville projects to provide jobs in 2009

Commercial and government project construction is going to offer jobs in downtown Gainesville during 2009, according to Gainesville Planning Director Rusty Ligon.

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The Times

Gainesville couple manages finances from biblical perspective

Many young couples expect to take on a mortgage and car payments as they start their families.

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Related Topix: Mortgage, Home

Fri Jan 02, 2009

The Times

Georgia teacher bringing students interfaith skills in Pakistan

Cheryl Burke is an engine for the vehicle of education. She's fueled by love. And she's on the road to a brighter future for Islamic and Western relations.

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Related Topix: World News, Pakistan, Asia, Hall County, GA, Pervez Musharraf

Thu Jan 01, 2009

WDUN-AM Gainesville

'Chuck the Chicken' brings in Gainesville's New Year

New York has the 'ball drop', Atlanta, the 'Peach Drop' and now for New Year's 2009, Gainesville had the 'Chicken Drop'. Gainesville's 'Chuck the Chicken' landed right on time at the Civic Center and around 300 ...

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Related Topix: Life, Holidays, New Year's Day/Eve, Hall County, GA

Wed Dec 31, 2008

The Times

Looking ahead, Gainesville: Bulldozers, new buildings mark new era

For Gainesville officials, out with the old means a multimillion-dollar project to demolish the city's existing downtown parking deck to make room for a new one.

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WDUN-AM Gainesville

Gainesville INK kids bring in 2009 early

Children at Gainesville's Interactive Neighborhood if Kids had a New Year's Eve celebration all their own Wednesday.

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Related Topix: Kids, Family

The Times

Government prods doctors to write e-prescriptions

Healthy Monday Every Monday The Times looks at topics affecting your health. If you have a topic or issue you would like to see covered in our weekly series, contact health reporter Debbie Gilbert at ...

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Related Topix: Healthcare Law, Law, Medicare, Health, Medicaid

Mon Dec 29, 2008

WDUN-AM Gainesville

Site work begins for Gainesville hotel-office complex

Land is being cleared for the $35 million development expected to bring a 13-story hotel and two 11-story office buildings to midtown Gainesville.

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Sat Dec 27, 2008

The Times

Gainesville finances sound despite drop in revenues

The economy's toll on Gainesville's financial situation is clear from a recent financial report conducted by Rushton & Company.

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The Times

It's Yuletide toil for some workers

While Christmas for most was a special day spent with family, food and gifts, it was just another day on the job for others.

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Related Topix: Life, Holidays, Christmas, Hall County, GA

Fri Dec 26, 2008

WDUN-AM Gainesville

Gainesville's post Christmas shopping starts slow

In Gainesville it was the day after Christmas, and all through the stores, not very many shoppers were stirring despite discounts galore.

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Thu Dec 25, 2008

WDUN-AM Gainesville

Still officially checking Gainesville weather after 43 years

Miriam Sellers remains Gainesville's official weather observers after 43 years. GAINESVILLE - A Gainesville woman and her husband remain the city's official weather observers after 43 years.

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Related Topix: Weather

Wed Dec 24, 2008

The Times

Churches get the gift of bigger crowds for Christmas

Family service at noon, other services at 5, 7, 9 and 11 p.m. Wednesday, First United Methodist Church of Gainesville, 2780 Thompson Bridge Road, Gainesville.

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Related Topix: Life, Holidays, Christmas, Flowery Branch, GA, Blackshear, GA, Oakwood, GA, Clermont, GA

Tue Dec 23, 2008

The Times

So far, so good for Gainesville property tax collections

Judging by the lack of a line at Gainesville's tax office Monday, one would not expect city property tax payments to come in anywhere near what the city needs to operate.

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