Local/State News

Gov. Nathan Deal says a measure to keep football fans from paying state sales tax on Super Bowl tickets will help make Georgia more competitive nationally.

Police in the north Fulton County suburb of Alpharetta are investigating a shooting that left one person dead.

The White County Sheriff’s Office reported the arrest of a Gainesville man on Thursday, saying he has been charged with criminal trespass and possession of tools for the commission of crime a local business.

The early morning air on Friday, Earth Day 2016, had a “clean and fresh” bouquet; that was the positive influence of the overnight rains. The negative side of those lingering showers was a less-than-hoped-for turnout for the Hall County Government Spring Cleaning Project.

The White County Board of Education has selected someone to fill the vacancy on the board following the resignation earlier this year of Roger Fitzpatrick, who stepped down to for Georgia's 9th District Congressional post.

The New York- and Maine-based foundation that provides programs for and support of mid-career artists recently added two pieces to Brenau University’s permanent collection – self-portraits by influential 20th century American artists John Heliker and Robert LaHotan.

A 63-year-old Gainesville man who suffers from dementia and schizophrenia was located Friday morning after being missing for two days, authorities said.

Hall County authorities have released some video footage of a couple of burglary suspects who recently stole some items from the main office at North Hall High School.

Plans are underway for the construction of another hotel on Browns Bridge Road in the same commercial complex that houses the Hilton Garden Inn and Fairfield Inn and Suites

National Geographic Fellow and best-selling author Dan Buettner brought his message of longevity and happy living to Gainesville on Thursday night.