“Art of Giving” Contest Rewards Students for Getting Creative About Giving

Middle and high school students across the country are invited to participate in the 2008 “Art of Giving" contest presented by The White Envelope Project, an Atlanta-based nonprofit dedicated to educating youth and young adults about the importance of charitable giving...
Sep 23, 2008

Researching Your Irish & Scots-Irish Ancestors

The Northeast Georgia Historical & Genealogical Society and the Hall County Library System are pleased to announce a workshop specifically targeted to those researching Scottish and Irish heritages. The Ulster Historical Foundation Workshop will be held Saturday, October 11, 2008...
Sep 21, 2008

Migrants Return to Birding Trails

Colonial Coast Birding Trail offers excellent opportunities to view migratory birds this fall...
Sep 18, 2008

Area Students and Parents Encouraged to take part in College Prep Series

Free event open to all middle school and high school students...
Sep 17, 2008

Dig Deep for Home Energy Savings

Gwinnett Tech Offers State's Only Training Class for Ground Source Heat Pump Installers; Course Enables HVAC Professionals to Offer Technology to Home Owners...
Sep 14, 2008

Georgia Bioscience Technology Institute Launches New Web Site

Are you interested in forensics or criminal investigation? Would you like to develop new medicines to treat disease? Or, find ways to stop pollution? If those type of jobs interest you, you may be destined for a career in biotechnology...
Sep 12, 2008

2008 Tour Business Hopping Over 2007 at Kangaroo Conservation Center

Thanks to a combination of national publicity and an influx of "staycationers" during a summer filled with high gas prices through the region, the Kangaroo Conservation Center 's mid-season admission total is up 45 percent over this time one year ago...
Sep 11, 2008

Ovarian Cancer Institute Fall Jamboree at Park Tavern:

Ovarian Cancer Institute Fall Jamboree at Park Tavern: Outdoor Family Fun, Food and Live Entertainment Highlights Include Performances by My Friend Ian's Band and Kicking Demonstrations by Georgia Force Arena Football Kicker, Carlos Martinez...
Sep 11, 2008

316- 85 Project "One Step Closer" to Completion

The Georgia Department of Transportation will open the High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes on I-85 southbound and on State Route 316 westbound beginning late Thursday night with the lanes open by 5:00 a.m. Friday...
Sep 11, 2008

Gwinnett Tech is Now a Microsoft IT Academy

Gwinnett Tech is now a Microsoft IT Academy, a designation that offers a host of benefits to students enrolled in the college's Computer Science programs...
Sep 10, 2008

Indoor Tennis Facility Opens

The Brenau University Indoor Tennis Facility opened officially on September 3 with the ribbon cutting ceremony by President Ed Schrader and Athletic Director Gordon Leslie...
Sep 6, 2008

Audubon Art and Science to be Showcased in Brenau Event Honoring Donation of Rare Books

Brenau University Trustee Library will host an engaging, informative presentation on the works of John James Audubon on Monday, Sept. 15, in the library and adjacent Thurmond McRae Auditorium...
Sep 5, 2008

Eye on Gainesville

According to the newly released 2007-2008 annual report the Gainesville-Hall County Economic Development Council reported their best single year investment in the history of the council. In this edition of Eye on Gainesville host Catiel Felts

talks with Tim Evans...

Sep 4, 2008

What Kind of Marriage Do You Want to Have?

It's not too late to register to be part of the Healthy Marriage Initiative in Gainesville and surrounding cities. The marriage coaching classes are funded by the State of Georgia and offered through the Gainesville-Hall County Community Service Center free of charge...
Sep 4, 2008

Rain Barrel Workshop

If you've been thinking about attending the rain barrel workshop all year it's time to just do it. A rain barrel is an excellent way to combat another long dry summer. The next rain barrel workshop will be held Thursday, September 4 at Flat Creek Water Reclamation Facility located at 2641 Old Flowery Branch Road...
Sep 3, 2008