[ In The Political Scene ]Nader to Campaign in Georgia Friday July 25
Independent Presidential Candidate Ralph Nader will make a campaign stop in Athens, Ga. Friday July 25 with a news conference scheduled for 5 p.m. and a campaign rally at 5:30 p.m...
Jul 23, 2008
[ In Government ]Alternative Fuel Filling Station Opens to Public in BufordCocktail Cove One Stop is now selling propane motor fuel to the public. Also known as Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG), propane is a clean-burning byproduct of domestic natural gas production...
Jul 23, 2008
[ In Education ]Public Hearing on New School on Spout Springs RoadAt the July monthly business meeting, the Hall County Board of Education announced plans to hold a public hearing on the new facility under construction on Spout Springs Road in Flowery Branch. The hearing will immediately follow the regular monthly meeting (5:30 p.m.), which will be held on Monday, August 11, 2008 at the new Chestnut Mountain Elementary School on Union Church Road...
Jul 22, 2008
[ In Education ]Gainesville City Board of Education Anounces Merrianne B. Dyer as Interim SuperintendentWe have the opportunity to demonstrate to them that a positive attitude, confidence, hard work and helping others are the essentials to realizing our goals and dreams. I look forward to working together to move our school system forward and continue our extraordinary tradition of excellence...
Jul 22, 2008
[ In Quality of Life ]The Georgia Urban Forest Council Earns Seal of ExcellenceThe Georgia Urban Forest Council, a nonprofit organization sustaining Georgia's green legacy by helping communities grow healthy trees, was awarded the Standards for Excellence Institute's Seal of Excellence for successfully completing the Standards for Excellence certification program...
Jul 22, 2008
[ In Quality of Life ]2008 Housing Counseling Soars 184 Percent at CCCS AtlantaMore than 30,000 Americans turned to Consumer Credit Counseling Service (CCCS) of Greater Atlanta for housing counseling in the first half of 2008. Average income of housing counseling clients tops $40,000 for first time...
Jul 21, 2008
[ In Business ]Atlanta-Based SiteMinis, Inc. Announces The Launch of GasRunner.ComAtlanta-based SiteMinis, Inc. announces the launch of GasRunner.com, a mobile-optimized website that offers consumers the convenience of locating the lowest-priced gas when they need it most –when they’re mobile, from their mobile phone...
Jul 21, 2008
[ In World ]House Pressing on with his Olympics DreamIf at first you don't succeed, try, try again. And, that's exactly what a young man from Gainesville who failed by a little more than a second to make the U.S. Olympics team this year intends to do...
Jul 21, 2008
[ In Living ]SunTrust Lunch on Broad Entertains All Summer LongIt may be hot outside, but that won’t stop Atlantans from enjoying fresh air, a break from the workday and a free concert every Friday this summer Downtown at SunTrust Lunch on Broad...
Jul 20, 2008
[ In Education ]Atlanta’s Leading Radio Stations Unite for Broadcasters for Babies – July 29Twenty-eight major Atlanta radio stations will put competition aside on July 29th (6 am-11 am) to raise money in support of life saving research and critical programs focused on giving every baby a healthy start or providing comfort to families when the unexpected happens...
Jul 20, 2008
[ In Education ]Fifth Annual Dahlonega Literary Festival & Writer's ConferenceFeaturing New York Times best-selling authors, a cooking demonstration by cookbook author, Nathalie Dupree and a writers conference...
Jul 20, 2008
[ In Hall Events ]Brenau University and Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Initiate Joint Physician Assistant ProgramDespite the truncated time frame in the undergraduate portion of the program, Brenau students still will be exposed to the university’s expanded liberal arts curriculum that requires them to pass through the “four portals of learning” – appreciation for arts and culture, expanded world view, broadened communication skills, and scientific and analytic curiosity...
Jul 19, 2008
[ In Business ]Chamber Business After Hours on July 31Rushton & Company CPA will sponsor the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours on Thursday, July 31 at the accounting firm at 796 South Enota Drive in Gainesville from 5:15 – 7:15 p.m...
Jul 19, 2008
[ In Quality of Life ]Yum! Back to School Peanut Butter and Jelly Food DriveBank of North Georgia will host a ‘Back to School Peanut Butter and Jelly Food Drive’ to benefit 17 local food banks that are located near the bank’s 34 offices...
Jul 18, 2008
[ In Education ]The Clean Air Campaign Launches New Web Site, BlogCommuters and employers searching for ways to reduce the burden of high gas prices have a new online resource at their disposal – CleanAirCampaign.com. This updated version of The Clean Air Campaign’s Web site has been restructured, simplified and outfitted with tools to provide users with easy access to solutions for their commuting problems...
Jul 18, 2008
[ In Education ]Apply Now for Fall QuarterApply now to begin your journey towards a solid career and a brighter future. The application deadline to begin classes fall quarter is Friday, August 24. Classes begin October 1...
Jul 18, 2008
[ In Education ]Paint and Decoupage Class at the LibraryYou will learn the basics of preparation, application, and finishing, while at the same time, creating a beautiful addition to your garden. Once you have learned the basics...
Jul 17, 2008
[ In Parks and Recreation ]Welcome to Parks & Leisure Services!"When you’re ready to play!" is the slogan for Hall County Parks and Leisure Services, providing recreation opportunities for citizens within Hall County via the development of parks, programs and facilities...
Jul 17, 2008
[ In Hall Events ]"Watercolors" from Award-Winning Artist Linda Blount at the Library, Gainesville BranchLinda Blount grew up in Florida where she was never far from fresh and saltwater, palm trees, colorful flowers and ever-changing skies. These influences were included in some of her early landscapes in oils when her older son was a baby...
Jul 16, 2008