Update Lee St. Stabbing 070608The two individuals involved in the stabbing incident that occurred in the 300 block of Lee St. on July 6, 2008 at approximately 2:52 a. m. have been identified as; Lalo Gomez, 35 years old, of Gainesville, Ga. and Henry Velasquez Pineda, 36 years old of Gainesville, Ga...
Jul 8, 2008
Hall County Fire Services sponsors Camp LifeSaversHall County Fire Services is accepting applications for Camp LifeSavers, a one-day safety camp for local children. The dates for this event are July 29th and July 31st..
Jul 6, 2008
Gainesville Police Department Investigaes Lee Street StabingOn July 6, 2008 around 2:52 hours, Officer’s of the Gainesville Police Department responded to the 300 Block of Lee St. for a report of a suspicious person walking around a residence...
Jul 6, 2008
Georgia DOT Suspends Major lane ClosuresThe Georgia Department of Transportation will scale back its construction projects across the state – suspending related lane closures on all interstate and major state system highways, including the resurfacing project on the Downtown Connector...
Jul 5, 2008
Georgia’s Tough New DUI Law Takes Effect July 1stThe old law allowed the courts only a five year window to capture DUI offenses before handing down stiffer punishments. Under the new version that takes effect this Tuesday, the court gets twice as much time, a ten year window, to count up a drunk driver’s convictions...
Jul 3, 2008
It’s Not Always Fun in the Sun: Get Ready for Summer ThreatsReady Georgia wants residents to prepare for warm weather emergencies. Summer in Georgia is certainly here. Temperatures are high, kids are out of school and many are planning to enjoy some well-deserved vacation time. But it isn’t always fun in the sun...
Jun 29, 2008
The Gainesville Police Investigating Attempted Armed Robbery and Aggravated AssaultThe Gainesville Police are investigating an attempted armed robbery and aggravated assault that occurred on Thursday, June 26 at approximately 2:00 a.m. at the intersection of Mill Street and Patricia Drive...
Jun 26, 2008
Letter to the Editor: Georgis'a Top Ten Excises for NOT Buckling Up!Let’s face it. When it comes to lame excuses, cops have heard them all. Wouldn’t you like to know what NOT to say if police catch you NOT wearing your seatbelt during the Memorial Day Click It Or Ticket enforcement campaign...
Jun 23, 2008
Letter to the Editor: Zero Tolerance Means No Warnings and No ExcusesIn between summer plans for barbeques, fireworks, swimming pools and combating rising gas prices, Georgians must keep one safety measure in mind when traveling anywhere this summer: Drinking and driving do not mix...
Jun 20, 2008
The Gainesville Police Department Investigates CrashThe Gainesville Police department is investigating a one vehicle crash that occurred yesterday afternoon at 1:19 p.m. at a private residence on Christopher Court...
Jun 18, 2008
Gainesville Police Department Makes Arrest in Armed Robbery of a Cab DriverOn June 9, 2008 around 0111 hours, Officers responded to the Lanier Terrace Apartment complex parking lot for a report that a cab driver for El Palmar Taxi had just been robbed at gunpoint...
Jun 9, 2008
Gainesville Police Department Make Arrest in Sonic Armed RobberyOn June 7, 2008 around 12:10am, Officers responded to 805 Dawsonville Highway to the business of Sonic for a report of an Armed Robbery. The caller advised a subject entered the restaurant wearing a dark colored ski mask and demanded the money while pointing a handgun at them...
Jun 9, 2008
Gainesville Police Department Makes Arrest in Armed Robbery at SonicOn June 7, 2008 around 12:10am, Officers responded to 805 Dawsonville Highway to the business of Sonic for a report of an Armed Robbery...
Jun 7, 2008
The Gainesville Police have arrested two subjects in connection with an Armed RobberyThe Gainesville Police have arrested two subjects in connection with an Armed Robbery that occurred (05-23-08) at 11:24 a.m. The incident occurred at the business of Audio One located at 1190 Jesse Jewell Parkway...
Jun 5, 2008
Two Gainesville residents arrested in area shootingOn June 3, 2008 around 7:59pm, Officers responded to the 1200 block of Parkhill Drive for a report of a lady shot in the face with some type of paintball or air gun...
Jun 4, 2008