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White County principal joins race for new US House seat
Roger Fitzpatrick, a 52-year-old principal at Mossy Creek Elementary, said he's going to seek the 9th District U.S. House seat as an independent.
Oakwood accountant to run for Hall Co. Tax Commissioner
An accountant from Oakwood and former chairman of the Hall County Republican Party has thrown his hat into the ring for Hall County Tax Commissioner.
Unified balloting seen as way to cut costs, confusion
What if you voted for everything - your county commissioner, your city councilman and your representatives in state government - on the same day? But a report released by the secretary of state's office Monday questions whether city elections should be moved to the ballots on even-numbered years alongside other county and state elections.
Sue Ferguson Lanier Technical College's GOAL Winner
Oakwood- Sue Ferguson, a Business Administrative Technology student at the Dawson campus in Dawsonville, has been named as the college's winner of the Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership .
Weather stations surviving on limited funds
A weather station at Clarks Bridge Park appears to be currently functioning even after the University of Georgia weather stations announced it was to be closing as well as the one at Gainesville State College.
A healing home for nation's heroes
The number of area veterans needing medical care is rising, putting further strain on the tiny U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs clinic off Mundy Mill Road.
Future unclear for the struggling Lanier National Speedway
Once a local hub, drawing large crowds to see exciting races and special events, it has become more landmark than event venue.
Wrestling: North Hall, Chestatee reign on Day 1 at Hall Duals
The North Hall and Chestatee wrestling teams are set up for another showdown -- this time in the Hall County Duals.
Commission votes down Oakwood's attempt to reach Lanier
Oakwood's proposal to gain access to Lake Lanier through the annexation of key roads was rejected tonight by the Hall County Board of Commissioners.
South Hall literacy center off the radar for now
Oakwood and Lanier Technical College, which had teamed up in the effort, have decided "the timing is not right to pursue" the project, said Linda Barrow, vice president for academic affairs at Lanier Technical College.
Oakwood road annexation gets county attention
Hall County Commission Chairman Tom Oliver said Monday morning to count on his opposition to Oakwood's proposed road connector annexation to Lake Lanier at Thursday's voting session.
Hall revisiting consulting for Glades
Finding a new source for water has been listed as a top priority for the Hall County Board of Commissioners.
Hall commissioners to consider Oakwood road plan
The Hall County Board of Commissioners will consider Oakwood's proposal this week to annex roads that would connect the South Hall city to Lake Lanier.
Oakwood police praise eyewitnesses in armored car robbery
Eyewitnesses to last week's armored car robbery in Oakwood are getting some praise from investigators.
Local Lanier Tech Student Selected as Semi-finalist for Award
A student at Lanier Technical College's Winder campus is one of the college's semi-finalists for the Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership.
Officials break ground on university center
Although rain moved it inside, officials still put shovel to dirt in Forsyth County Tuesday afternoon, breaking ground on a new university center.
Deputies: 3 arrested after 100 mph chase
Following a high-speed chase in excess of 100 mph on Interstate 985 on Sunday night, three suspects were arrested by Hall County deputies, according to an agency spokesman.
Oakwood seeking annexation of roads to Lake Lanier
Here's a map of Oakwood's annexation plan. Roads that would be annexed are red and city limits are green.
Gainesville weighing its risky business
Flowery Branch, with 37 city employees, spends about $100,000 a year on workers' compensation costs through the Georgia Municipal Association, said City Manager Bill Andrew.