Gainesville Police Make Arrest in Armed Robbery

The Gainesville Police have arrested and charged a subject who committed an Armed Robbery at the Quick Trip Convenience Store earlier this morning.  At 1:44 a.m. Officers with the Gainesville Police Department were called to the business located at 897 West Ridge Road regarding a black male that had robbed the store clerk at gunpoint...
Aug 21, 2008

Oxendine Offers Insurance Tips in Wake of Tropical Storm Threat

With Tropical Storm Fay on an uncertain course and gathering strength in the Atlantic , Insurance Commissioner John W. Oxendine urges Georgians to prepare for severe weather, including reviewing their property insurance...
Aug 20, 2008

Champions for Children Forums

Parent to Parent of Georgia in conjunction with local community partners, will sponsor community health forums on Katie Beckett/Deeming Waiver and the new Champions for Children health care financing option. Brian Dowd, Director of the Member Services and Policy Unit at Georgia’s Department of Community Health (DCH), will provide a Katie Beckett/Deeming Waiver overview...
Aug 14, 2008

Wild Fact: When Doves Fly

The mourning dove is the most abundant and widespread game bird in North America, despite an annual harvest in the millions.  This member of the Pigeon family is about one foot long with a grayish brown back and buff-colored underside.  Unlike the non-native pigeons you see in cities, mourning doves have pointed rather than blunt-tipped tails...
Aug 14, 2008

Citizens Encouraged to Watch, Enjoy Wildlife - But do not Touch!

Georgia is fortunate as there is an abundance and variety of wildlife for citizens and visitors to enjoy.  However, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division encourages everyone, especially children, to enjoy observing wildlife, but to never pick up or touch wildlife.  Why?  Because it is safer for the animal and for people - such as in the recent exposure of rabies in a coastal Georgia county where seven people are now undergoing expensive medical treatments...
Aug 14, 2008

Tuskagee Airmen Parkway Dedicated

The Georgia General Assembly passed House Resolution 1023 (sponsored by State Representative Bob Holmes, District 61 and several other members of the Atlanta-Fulton County Delegation) during the 2008 Legislative Session to name Camp Creek Parkway (from Fulton Industrial Boulevard to I-85) the Tuskegee Airmen Parkway...
Aug 11, 2008

DNR Encourages Anglers to Continue Fishing Oconee River

Fishing and swimming in the Oconee River are summertime staples in southeast Georgia, but recently many people in the area have been led to believe that the river is not safe for fish or people. In light of these concerns, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division...
Aug 10, 2008

Concert of the Year

Tickets are still available for the August 23 concert featuring Country Music Artist Billy Currington with special guest Telluride. Reserved seats range from $25-$32...
Aug 9, 2008

Pay Water Bills On-Line

Gainesville Public Utilities customers will soon be able to use the internet to keep track of their utility bills. A link will be visible on the City of Gainesville's website that will direct users to UBPayments.com...
Aug 8, 2008

A Word from Mayor Pro Tem Ruth Bruner

If you live near Ridgewood Avenue I’d like to invite you to some very important meetings that will help shape the future of this historic Gainesville neighborhood...
Aug 8, 2008

Georgia DOT Introduces New Wildflower Auto Tag

The Georgia Department of Transportation is excited to announce the addition of a new Wildflower auto tag set to blossom in county tag offices during the first week of August.
Aug 6, 2008

Make Your Plans to Attend a FairTax Meeting in Your County

Here is a better explanation of this weeks meetings. They are Congressman Nathan Deal's Town Hall Meetings...
Aug 6, 2008

Calendar of Events

City of Gainesville Calenmdar of Events.  Be sure to read them all, mark your calendars and plan on attending...
Aug 5, 2008

Metro Atlanta ’s 500th Vanpool Hits the Road

In 2008, more than 100 new vanpools have been formed in reaction to high gas prices and increased traffic congestion - nearly double the number established in 2007.  That brings the total number of vanpools operating in the region to 500, a significant milestone that represents thousands of vehicles kept off of congested roads every day...
Aug 4, 2008

Lt. Governor Casey Cagle Statement Regarding State Budget

Lt. Governor Casey Cagle released the following statement regarding Governor Perdue’s decision to order budget hold-backs for some state agencies...
Aug 3, 2008