Monday October 14th, 2024 4:22AM

Ken Stanford

Contributing Editor
Ken  Stanford
Property tax plans emerge aimed at keeping bills in check
The landscape may be shifting in the debate over property taxes at the state Capitol. Instead of talking about erasing the tax completely, lawmakers are now pushing proposals to provide relief by curbing the growth of property tax bills.
9:24AM ( 16 years ago )
Thieves targeting daycare moms
Police from 10 different north Georgia law enforcment agencies - including Forsyth County - are looking for a Decatur couple they say is targeting mothers dropping off children at daycare centers.
6:31AM ( 16 years ago )
Expect to see water flowing through the streets of Gainesville next week
Drought or no drought, there's some mandated testing of fire hydrants that must be done in Gainesville next week, meaning you may see some water flowing through the streets at times.
6:12AM ( 16 years ago )
Gainesville water consumption reduction 'remarkable'
Gainesville is well on its way to meeting the state mandates for reducing water consumption.
2:22PM ( 16 years ago )
Jobless claims make big drop
The Labor Department is reporting a big drop in jobless claims last week.

1:35PM ( 16 years ago )
Former Brave Andruw Jones Headed to Dodgers
Gold Glove center fielder Andruw Jones is set to give the Los Angeles Dodgers the dangerous slugger they sorely need. Now, they hope he bounces back from a miserable season.
1:20PM ( 16 years ago )
Wright Joins Peach State Bank
Long-time Gainesville banker Rhonda Wright has joined Peach State Bank and will serve as a Customer Service Representative.
10:51AM ( 16 years ago )
Faye Bush named semi-finalist for national award
A Gainesville woman, well-known for her long fight against industrial pollution the Newtown neighborhood where she lives, is in the running for a national award because of her work.

9:07AM ( 16 years ago )
Woman hit by car, killed in Banks County
A woman was killed Wednesday night at Banks Crossing, when she was struck by a car while trying to help a truck driver.

7:28AM ( 16 years ago )
Buford woman offers reward after horse shot to death
A Buford woman is offering a $500 reward for information in the shooting death of her 8-year-old quarter horse.
6:16AM ( 16 years ago )