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As families and businesses touched by the September 11 terrorist attacks sort through stacks of documents trying to rebuild their lives, others are questioning their own record keeping.

Hobbies are wonderful ways to relax and get away from the demands of life for a while in a creative way. That goes for adults and children, alike.

This summer, swimming pools will be filled with millions of people having fun and staying cool. But did you know that germs can contaminate swimming water?

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One of the most pleasant things that has happened in my search for local history has come from the things various people have shared with me.

Congressman Nathan Deal held an informational and discussion meeting at Gainesville College the other day about Lake Lanier. The Governor was there.

One of the most interesting things about digging out old history comes when you find one place that is identified with two different names.

Okay, all you history buffs ... I need your help. I keep getting questions about the ghosts of Gainesville. You heard me right: ghosts.

They had an estate sale the other day on Candler Street, about a block off Green Street, and it was almost as much a history lesson about Gainesville as an event to dispose of family belongings.

I came across a Gainesville City Directory the other day, and before I could even open its pages the great change in this area's business community became apparent.