Local/State News

Putting differences aside, the Lula City Council is looking ahead to the city's future.

Plans are moving forward to widen an approximately seven mile section of Highway 129 or Athens Highway in Hall County, making the entire route, between Gainesville and Athens, a divided four-lane highway.

The Northeast Georgia History Center will honor three Gainesville businessmen Thursday at its annual Taste of History fundraiser.

The lineup of artists has been announced for the 14th annual John Jarrard Foundation Concert in Gainesville.

Spots are still open for the Suwanee Fest parade, and organizers are still in need of volunteers, according to City Spokeswoman Lynne DeWilde.

The widespread rain stopped Friday and Saturday, leaving many north Georgians taking in activities across the region. This gallery offers a glimpse into some of those activities.

Motorists in downtown Cornelia could experience some traffic delays over the next two weeks as a downtown sidewalk is replaced.

Members of the Newtown Florist Club and local law enforcement will be on hand Thursday, August 27 to discuss racial profiling.

When Baldwin Fire Chief Joe Roy was seriously injured on July 25, he was collecting money for the local public safety community.

Gainesville High School sophomore Ana Kate Lloyd will be the youngest artist exhibiting work at the 4th Biennial Virginia Avery "Reflections" Juried Exhibition presented by the Atlanta Branch of the National League of American Pen Women (NLAPW.