The afternoon snowfall wreaked havoc on roads in Hall County Wednesday afternoon. Over 15 accidents had occurred before 7:00 p.m., resulting in at least five with injuries.
Eighty trucks loaded with six-to-12 tons each of sand and salt and the 400 state department of transportation workers who operate them are ready for the first winter storm of the season in the 21 counties they cover in northeast Georgia.
Gainesville High football coach Steve Wilson confirmed Wednesday morning that he has been contacted by Furman University to become that school's defensive coordinator.
The Georgia State Patrol reports 14 people died on state roads over the New Year's period, four fewer than had predicted. Of the 14 who died, three were in this area.
The fifth annual 2002 Polar Bear swim at the Olympic rowing venue at Clarks Bridge Park was supposed to be a friendly fund raiser for the Lanier Canoe/Kayak Club. But a sporting event broke out Tuesday.
