Ken Stanford

This summer was the third warmest on record in Georgia, according to the National Weather Service.

Sonya M. Smith of Clarkesville is joining the Advancement Team at Tallulah Falls School as the new Executive Director for Advancement.

Fire destroyed a $350,000 home in South Hall overnight, according to Hall County Fire Services.

Gen. (ret) Carter Ham, president of the Association of the United States Army, will visit the University of North Georgia's Dahlonega Campus next week to learn about the university's Institute for Leadership and Strategic Studies, and will address UNG's Corps of Cadets.

Gov. Nathan Deal says Sentury Tire, the fifth-largest and fastest-growing tire manufacturer in China, will create more than 1,000 jobs and invest $530 million in a car and light truck tire manufacturing operation in LaGrange.

The Gainesville fire and police department honor guards will present the colors at Sunday's Atlanta Falcons game in honor of those who died in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.

Washington Monthly has ranked Brenau University No. 19 in its college guide list of “Best Bang for the Buck Southeast Colleges” for 2016.

With the presidential election two months from today, the Hall County Republican Party is looking for volunteers for Trump phone bank.

Hall County Master Gardeners and the Hall County School System will host a gardening conference in Gainesville Friday and Saturday.

The Georgia State Patrol is hosting the Southeastern State Trooper Softball Tournament which will be held Friday in Gainesville.