Sunday July 6th, 2025 6:24AM

Local/State News

Dozens show up to voice opinions on Hall County canine tethering change
One public hearing is in the books and another is set for Oct. 25 as Hall County moves to restrict canine tethering on county property.
8:28AM ( 6 years ago )
Dawson County Schools no longer employs 'character coach'
The "character coach" that allegedly prayed with the Dawson County High School Footbal team will no longer lead the students in prayer.
7:00AM ( 6 years ago )
Hall County Commission changes October meeting schedule
The Hall County Commission has canceled a work session scheduled for Oct. 8 and a voting session scheduled for Oct. 11.
4:04AM ( 6 years ago )
Police seek 2 men accused of armed robbery in Gwinnett
Investigators say two men aimed guns at employees and stole an unknown amount of narcotics from Atlanta Pharmacy.
4:00PM ( 6 years ago )
ItN Lanier: "It's not Uber for old people"
Even though she has just a few months under her belt as the first-ever executive director for ItN Lanier, Dana Chapman has plenty of ideas for moving the senior transportation service into the future.
2:45PM ( 6 years ago )
Gainesville City Council to address downtown panhandling and loitering issues
The Gainesville City Council will vote next week on a pair of ordinance amendments that will help law enforcement better control and mitigate two growing problems in the downtown area: urban camping and aggressive solicitation.
11:32AM ( 6 years ago )
Hall County to host ethics seminar for would-be political candidates
Anyone thinking of running for public office in Georgia is invited to an ethics seminar which will be held in Hall County next month by the Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission.
8:59AM ( 6 years ago )
GDOL: August was a record-breaking month for jobs in the Gainesville metro
Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler said Thursday that Gainesville set a record for total jobs in August.
6:01AM ( 6 years ago )
Amazon looks to fill 1,200 jobs in Jackson County
Part time workers who work 20-29 hours a week will be eligible for benefits after 90 days.
3:00PM ( 6 years ago )
Elbert County announces arrests in livestock thefts
Two men have been charged with more than a dozen counts each of livestock theft in Elbert County.
2:38PM ( 6 years ago )