Ken Stanford

It's harvest time for the vineyards in Northeast Georgia - and the grape growers are expecting a "stellar" harvest this year.

GAINESVILLE - Sloan Construction of Toccoa has been awarded contracts totaling $619,000 for two road projects in Habersham County.

President Bush recently announced 145 grants to faith and community-based
organizations - includng one in Buford - that provide services and support
to youth, couples and the needy.

Boaters on Lake Lanier can have their vessels check out for free at seven marinas on the lake Saturday.

Work is expected to begin this fall on the reconstruction of the Longstreet and Bell's Mill Hill bridges on Cleveland Highway north of Gainesville.

Nearly 50 Hall County residents are included in Brenau University's incoming class of almost 200 first-year students who begin moving in for the Fall Semester this weekend.

Georgia first lady Mary Perdue hosted the Second Annual Summit on Our Children Wednesday - and Gainesville College hosted one of the regional workshops.

With the primary season now officially over in Georgia, the two major political parties are gearing up for the November General Election - and have special events planned Thursday in Gainesville.

It was quiet - very, very quiet - at polling places around Hall County Tuesday as a few voters trekked to the polls in the runoff elections.

Residential building activity in Gainesville and Hall County remained stable in July compared to the month before.