Local/State News

No one was injured in a noon-hour mobile home fire in Northwest Hall County Monday.

A male motorist was rescued from Lake Lanier shortly before noon Monday after his vehicle ran off of McEver Road and into the water in South Hall County.

Most people are probably aware of on-demand ride sharing services like Uber and Lyft, businesses that offer transportation alternatives to taxis or public buses and trains, but a new ride sharing service — meant specifically for seniors and those with vision impairments — has opened in Gainesville.

The Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce has released the names of students selected to participate in the next Youth Leadership Hall class.

Isaiah Thomas scored 28 points, hitting a corner 3-pointer with 30 seconds left in overtime and then adding a pair of clinching free throws as the Boston Celtics beat the Hawks 104-95 on Sunday night to send their first-round playoff series back to Atlanta tied two games apiece.

Habersham County Manager Phil Sutton announces the selection of a new county finance director.

After declining the first few days of last week, prices at the pump rose in line with the price of oil

37-year-old above-knee amputee and Gainesville resident Nikiha Miller will vie to secure a spot on Team USA at the 2016 USA Canoe/Kayak Sprint National Team Trials next weekend.

Gainesville High School has been selected, along with 19 other high schools in Georgia, for a pilot program with Georgia Public Broadcasting (GPB) and Comcast.

An open house is planned Thursday for the public to get a look at the new performing arts center at North Hall High School.