Ken Stanford

Three traditional fall events in Hall County are expected to attract thousands of visitors this week.

Drought conditions have returned to Hall County and most other counties in northeast Georgia.

While a beautiful baby or child likely tops the list of most attention-getting social media posts, cute puppy photos aren’t far behind. Hall County Sheriff’s Office officials are betting the latest addition to the department will garner numerous views on its page.

Recent homecoming activities at Brenau University included the 2018 Alumni Awards and Hall of Fame inductions.

Over the next few months, changes will be made to county buildings in downtown Cumming.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has selected three organizations in the southeast region, including the University of North Georgia, to share in $262,000 in funding for projects under the 2018 Environmental Education Grants Program.

The U.S. Poultry and Egg Association has honored the Wayne Farms LLC Pendergrass Facility with its 2018 Clean Water Award, one of the organization’s most prestigious environmental awards.

Organizations in Gainesville, Jefferson, Cleveland and Dahlonega are among those in Georgia that will share in $425,000 in state grants to assist with spaying and neutering dogs and cats.

Only half of all people treated for cardiogenic shock survive, but a new collaboration of 50 hospitals nationwide, including Northeast Georgia Medical Center, is working to increase that survival rate.