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Local/State News

Commissioners vote on a new postal code identifier in Forsyth County
Forsyth County commissioners voted 3-2 to make moves toward designating the term "Forsyth County" as a postal code identifier.
9:00AM ( 6 years ago )
Gainesville Dancing for a Cause is Saturday
Ten celebrity dancers will showcase their dancing skills Saturday at this year's Dancing For a Cause at the Chattahoochee Country Club.
9:00AM ( 6 years ago )
Lula plans special election in March
While the details still need to be ironed out, the City of Lula plans to hold a special election on March 19, 2019 to fill a vacant city council post.
6:43AM ( 6 years ago )
UPDATE: Federal agents round up drugs, weapons at property on Old Cornelia Highway
A drug investigation that started in Roswell ended in Hall County Thursday where federal agents found a large stash of drugs and weapons.
5:20AM ( 6 years ago )
Mother charged in Lumpkin County wreck that killed her children
A Florida woman faces vehicular homicide and other charges in the wreck that claimed the lives of her young son and daughter in Lumpkin County Wednesday night.
3:24PM ( 6 years ago )
GDOT: Lane closures on Browns Bridge Road planned for tonight
The Georgia Department of Transportation is warning commuters about lane closures along Browns Bridge Road (SR 369) Thursday night.
11:15AM ( 6 years ago )
Man suffers serious burns clearing brush on White Co. property
A 26-year-old man suffered serious burns as he was clearing some brush on property in White County Wednesday afternoon.
9:57AM ( 6 years ago )
Three Gainesville residents named to North Ga. Community Foundation board
Three Gainesville residents - Ann Nixon, Brian Whalen, and Mary Hart Wilheit - have been named to the board of directors of the North Georgia Community Foundation.
9:05AM ( 6 years ago )
GDOL: Metro Gainesville jobless rate drops to 3.2%
Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler said Thursday that Gainesville set records in July for labor force and employed residents and the unemployment rate dropped, as well.
9:01AM ( 6 years ago )
County leaders move towards new gun range for Forsyth County deputies
A land donation from Advanced Disposal to the county means that Forsyth County Sheriff's deputies may get new gun range for training.
8:00AM ( 6 years ago )