Skeletal Remains Found

Gainesville Police are investigating human skeletal remains that were discovered this morning around 9:20am by city workers in a wooded area near the intersection of Pine Street at Summit Street. The remains will be sent to the State Crime Lab to determine how long they have been there and possible cause of death...
Mar 14, 2008

Traffic Shift Tuesday, 18th On SR 53/Winder Highway In Hall County

Georgia Department of Transportation announces a traffic shift along State Route 53/Winder Highway from Union Place to Cedar Ridge Drive in Oakwood...
Mar 13, 2008

Oxedine: Additional Arrests and Charges in Irwin County Arson Case

Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John W. Oxendine said four additional arrests have been made in a serial arson case involving Irwinville volunteer firefighters, and additional charges have been filed against the four suspects already arrested...
Mar 7, 2008

The Gainesville Police Investigate Armed Robbery, Kidnapping and Aggravated Assault

The Gainesville Police are investigating an armed robbery, kidnapping, and aggravated assault that occurred on Tuesday, March 4th at approximately 9:30 a.m. at a residence in the 400 block of Hollywood Circle...
Mar 5, 2008

Daytime Lane Closures Tomorrow, Monday and Tuesday SR 400 @141 Exit 13 Forsyth County

Georgia DOT announces lane closures on State Route 400 in Forsyth County if weather permits tomorrow the 29^th and continuing Monday the 3rd and Tuesday the 4th.  “Crews will be removing the overhang forms on the State Route 141 Bridge over State Route 400...
Feb 29, 2008

Open House Scheduled to Share the Possibilities on SR 365 and SR 400 Come Let Us Know What You Think!

The Georgia Department of Transportation is finishing a study of the SR 365 and SR 400 corridors in Northeast Georgia. This study will identify needs and prioritize the resulting transportation projects along both roads...
Feb 24, 2008

GBI and GDOT Arrest GDOT Employee in Credit Card Theft Ring

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the Georgia Department of Transportation today arrested multiple defendants that included a Georgia DOT employee charged with identity theft and other fraudulent activities.  The arrest of Dnez Bracy came after an extensive investigation by the Georgia DOT and the GBI...
Feb 24, 2008

New Signal Operational Next Week, SR 75 @ Hulsey Rd in Cleveland

“Each intersection goes through an intensive review to determine if the intersection meets the Federal guidelines for the installation of a traffic signal.  The intersection of State Route 75 and Hulsey Road met the requirements...
Feb 21, 2008

Traffic Change for Today DELAYED on US 129 in Jackson County Weather Permitting, Traffic will “scoot over” Tomorrow

“We were planning to shift traffic on US 129 today but weather permit. The pavement is still wet from the overnight rains and we can’t stripe the roadway when it is wet. The striping just won’t stick so we have rescheduled the traffic change for tomorrow...
Feb 18, 2008

New Signal Operational Next Tuesday, 19th SR 13 @ Hilton Drive in Gainesville

Georgia DOT announces a new traffic signal at State Route 13/Atlanta Highway and Hilton Drive in Gainesville. The signal is in test mode now and weather permitting should be operational Tuesday, February 19th...
Feb 15, 2008

Overnights 8:00pm to 3:00pm Lane Closures all Week on I-985 North in Gwinnett

“DOT contractors resumed work this week on I-85 from I-985 to State Route 20. As weather permits, weekdays this week daytime lane closures will occur from 8:00pm overnight to 3:00pm as crews work on the shoulder of the interstate...
Feb 14, 2008

The Gainesville Police Department has arrested a murder suspect on an outstanding warrant from 1997

The Gainesville Police Department along with assistance from the El Paso County, Texas Sheriff’s Office and the Mexican Police has arrested a murder suspect on an outstanding warrant from 1997...
Feb 6, 2008

The Gainesville Police Department is Sill Investigating Burglary

The Gainesville Police Department is still investigating the Burglary that occurred on January 31st 2008 at the business of Gainesville Jewelry located at 1020 Jesse Jewell Parkway...
Feb 5, 2008

Firefighters Wanted

If you've ever thought about becoming a firefighter now is the time. The City of Gainesville is accepting applications for Firefighter 1 positions during February...
Feb 3, 2008

The Gainesville Police Department is still investigating a Burglary

The Gainesville Police Department is still investigating a Burglary that occurred on January 31st 2008 at the business of Gainesville Jewelry located at 1020 Jesse Jewell Parkway.  The store’s surveillance equipment recorded four (4) individuals forcibly entering the business through its main doors and then forcibly entering several jewelry cases stealing numerous pieces of jewelry valued at over $200,000...
Feb 2, 2008