Ken Stanford

The Gainesville-based North Georgia Community Foundation has become part of an effort to expand support to non-profit organizations in North Georgia.

Gainesville's Peace Corner Group, which has demonstrated against a possible war with Iraq twice in the past few weeks, has aligned itself with a movement called called MoveOn-dot-org which is planning a "Virtual March on Washington" Wednesday.

Gainesville High's Aaron Glover won the Class AAA 160-pound wrestling title Saturday.

A March 10 trial date has been set for 19-year-old Brandon Cross, who along with Jessica Cates, is charged with the murder of an East Hall woman, Debra Jean Hymer, whose body was found in a shallow grave a year ago.

Hall County has one of the lowest stroke death rates in the state, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Public input will be sought next month as Hall County officials kick off the state-mandated updating of the county's comprehensive land use plan.

A meeting is planned next week at the Georgia Mountains Regional Development Center (GMRDC)to discuss South Hall sewer questions.

This year's Arbor Day celebration in Gainesville will be held Friday at the civic center.

Cornelia police continue to look for clues in the Sunday night robbery of a store on Wayside Street.

Two groups youngsters from a Gainesville church have been invited to perform at Disney World this weekend.