Saturday May 18th, 2024 6:29AM

B.J. Williams

B.J. Williams
Protesters dwindle to small groups in Ferguson
The throngs of protesters who overran Ferguson after the grand jury decision in the Michael Brown case dwindled to just a few small groups as people began cleaning up this battered community and seeking something closer to a normal routine.
7:44AM ( 9 years ago )
Dispute between Ga youth coaches ends in stabbing
Authorities say a dispute between two coaches resulted in a stabbing during a youth football game earlier this week.
6:29AM ( 9 years ago )
NE Ga., Gainesville metro jobless rates drop for October
The Georgia Department of Labor Thursday morning released area unemployment rates - the unemployment rate in the Northeast Georgia region for October was 6.3 percent
5:15AM ( 9 years ago )
Thanksgiving: Turkey, parades, shopping deals
Turkey, stuffing and a helium-filled Thomas the Tank Engine were on the menu as friends and families gathered across the United States to celebrate Thanksgiving.
5:02AM ( 9 years ago )
Gainesville activists, gov't leaders pledge to work toward unity in light of Ferguson decision
Local law enforcement and government leaders were among those who gathered in downtown Gainesville Wednesday afternoon to hear concerns from the black community in light of recent events in Ferguson, Missouri.
4:39PM ( 9 years ago )
Body found in Lanier identified as homeless man
A man found drowned in Lake Lanier Monday has been identified as 46-year-old Chad Frank Lovett, a homeless man who apparently had been living in a tent at Mary Alice Park in Forsyth County.
2:30PM ( 9 years ago )
Fire officials again caution cooks about Thanksgiving fire hazards
Every year at this time, fire officials issue warnings about taking extra care in the kitchen. They know that the number one cause of house fires is careless cooking, and they know that most burn injuries come from fires sparked by cooking. They also know the chance of those fires and injuries increases during Thanksgiving because so much of the holiday activity revolves around the kitchen.
10:02AM ( 9 years ago )
Protesters return to riot-scarred Ferguson streets
Protesters returned to the riot-scarred streets of Ferguson on Tuesday, a day after crowds looted businesses and set fire to buildings in a night of rage against a grand jury's decision not to indict the white police officer who killed Michael Brown.
6:14AM ( 9 years ago )
Gainesville police issue warrants for two murder suspects
The Gainesville Police Department Tuesday morning released information on two men they believe to be involved in a homicide on West Avenue on November 19.
11:06AM ( 9 years ago )
Dawson Co. authorities investigate shooting death
Dawson County authorities said Tuesday morning they know who shot and killed a man Saturday night, but they aren't filing charges just yet.
10:39AM ( 9 years ago )