How local schools fared on state’s latest School Climate Ratings
The state’s latest School Climate Ratings give Hall County Schools a 71.8 score and Gainesville City Schools a 67. That compares to a state score of 78. The ratings are…
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Third toddler drowning; Library manager placed on leave; Midwives sue; Marking a milestone
(GA. NEWS NETWORK) *A third recent toddler drowning is under investigation in central Georgia. The coroner confirms that a two-year-old died after climbing into an above-ground pool behind a home…
Teen curfew proposed; Officer stabbed; Georgia’s most common job
UPDATE: Dog blamed for baby’s death; Suspected MARTA shooter caught; Funeral home investigation; Comparing grocery spending
Rick Jackson sued; Early voting begins today… for some; More MARTA violence; Another road worker killed
UPDATED: State tax collections down again; Operation Safe Streets; Closing I-285 again; ‘A new low for Democrats’; Hand-marked ballots approved but not mandated
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National average gas price down nearly 20 cents in one week; Gville’s down a dime
The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline is down 18 cents since last week to $4.24, according to AAA. This marks the second straight week of decline. And the price in Gainesville is down ten cents to $3.74. The…
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LISTEN: Mark Turner Talks Hall County Commission Runoff and Campaign Priorities
Hall County Commission District 1 candidate Mark Turner discusses the upcoming runoff election and his campaign priorities.
LISTEN: City Manager Bryan Lackey Discusses Gainesville Updates, Including Downtown Parking Changes
LISTEN: Aaron Smith from Pew Research Center Discusses Study on Religious Radio
LISTEN: Angie Brooks and Sophie Haines Give an Update on My Sister’s Place
LISTEN: Shiv Sachdeva On His Run For District Attorney in Hall/Dawson County
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WHHS announces new coaching hires for 2026-2027 school year
West Hall High School Wednesday announced the addition of four new head coaches to its athleticprograms for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year. Ashley Donatucci has been named Head Cheerleading Coach,…
Ivy-Watson Field, the home of the GHS baseball Red Elephants, is about to undergo a nearly $8M redo. It’s expected to be finished by the end of the year and will involve completely rebuilding everything.
Ga. High School Assn. denies North Cobb Christian proposal to give 8th graders varsity eligibility, the AJC reports. The school’s reasoning: they already practice against the varsity.
Following court loss in Gville last year, GHSA seeking ways to prevent a repeat
Legendary high school football coach who once coached at JHS is dead
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UGA headed to Men’s College World Series for the first time since 2008 following a Super Regional preliminary round with Mississippi State this weekend that ended Sunday afternoon.
NCAA rowing champions crowned at Lake Lanier Olympic Park
Row, row, row your boat…
GA. TECH CAPTURES ACC BASEBALL CHAMPIONSHIP; UGA TAKES SEC CROWN
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Former Atlanta Braves infielder Bob Horner has died. The team announced Horner’s death on Tuesday in a social media post. Horner was the first overall pick in the 1978 MLB Draft and became the first Braves draftee to skip the minor leagues and debut directly in the majors. Horner was 68.
Remembering the day a NASCAR legend visited a Hall Co. school
Philadelphia Eagles edge rusher Nolan Smith Jr. was arrested last week in Georgia for driving 135 mph in a 70-mph zone. Smith, who played at UGA, was cited for speeding and reckless driving, the Twiggs County Sheriff’s Office said Thursday.
