Forsyth County Board of Commissioners recognize former County Manager Kevin Tanner

Qualifying is underway for the March 21 Clarkesville City Council Special Election. According to a press release from Habersham County, the qualifying period opened at 8:30 a.m. Monday and continues through Friday. The Post 5 vacancy was created after the resignation of Brendan Ansley. Those interested can qualify Monday through...

Hope is coming to Hall County's elementary school playgrounds. Non–profit organization Hope for Hall is teaming up with Hall County to help fundraise in order to bring inclusive playgrounds to elementary schools in the Hall County school system. There are over 3,500 students enrolled in the Hall County school...

Hall County School Board members voted Monday to move forward with the purchase of 17 acres on McEver Road for a new elementary school. According to officials, the new elementary school is intended to bring together the populations of two existing schools — McEver Elementary and Oakwood Elementary. The combination of the two student bodies will create a single, 1,000-student K-5 school. The exact location of the property is 5226 McEver Road, near the United Methodist Church, north of West Hall Middle School.

Patricia Ann Gailey, age 67, of Toccoa, Georgia passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2023. Mrs. Gailey was born October 29, 1955 in Hall County, Georgia to the late Marion and Maud Thompson Broome. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Carrie Gailey Fuerte; sister, Sarah Farmer.

No one was harmed Sunday during a commercial fire this morning at Hall County Fire Rescue's Station 5. Around 10:45 a.m., Station 5's crew left their kitchen in the middle of cooking breakfast to respond quickly to a residential fire off of Spout Springs Road. According to the press release, Engine 5 returned to the station from a medical call and found smoke in the kitchen with a small fire coming from the stovetop.

Evans Funeral Home of Jefferson announces the death of Mr. Francis “Frank” Rizzo, age 74 of Pendergrass, Georgia who entered rest Sunday, January 29, 2023. Mr. Rizzo was born in Dover, New Jersey the son of the late Evelyn Soucie Porter. Mr. Rizzo was a member of the First Baptist Church of Jefferson and was retired from Parsippany Troy Hills Township in New Jersey.

Quantum National Bank presented on Tuesday a check for $100,000 to the City of Suwanee’s Art for All campaign during a Suwanee City Council meeting. According to a press release from the City of Suwanee, Quantum’s donation is the first major contribution to the public art campaign and will support three signature public art pieces in Town Center on Main, Suwanee’s newest park that is currently under construction.

Jimmy William Seabolt, age 59 of Demorest, Georgia passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 29, 2023 at his residence. Born in Demorest, Georgia on November 10, 1963, he was the son of Johnny William and the late Barbara Sue Whitworth Seabolt. Jimmy was owner/operator of Seabolt Logging for over 30 years before retirement. In his spare time, he enjoyed deer and turkey hunting as well as buying and trading at the local farmer’s sale with his son, Jarrad. Most of all, Jimmy treasured precious time with his family, especially his grandson, Drake. He was of the Baptist faith.

An outbuilding was damaged during a Sunday afternoon fire but no one was injured. Hall County Fire Rescue arrived at the fire on the 3400 block of Dover Road. When crews reached the scene, heavy fire was in the structure. Crews attacked the bulk of the fire from the exterior of the structure.

Gas prices continued to rise in Georgia in the final full week of January. The average price for a gallon of regular rose to $3.39 as of early Monday morning according to the latest report from AAA. That was a 14-cent increase from the week before and represents three straight weeks of rising prices.

No one was injured, but a detached garage in Banks County was declared a total loss after a fire early Monday morning. According to a press release from Banks County Fire and Emergency Services, crews responded at about 1:37 a.m. to the fire on Hooper Road in Commerce. Arriving crews...

A Flowery Branch man was killed Saturday afternoon in a two-vehicle wreck involving a motorcycle in Lula. According to the Georgia State Patrol, troopers responded at about 3:57 p.m. to the wreck on GA 51 at its intersection with County Line Road. Edward Roper, 33, was reportedly driving a motorcycle...

The Gwinnett County Police Department is accepting applications for its next Citizen’s Police Academy beginning in March. The program will run from March 7 to April 27 on Tuesday and Thursday nights from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm. According to a press release, the mission of the Gwinnett County...

Two adult males were shot and are in critical condition Monday night at the Village Shoppes of Gainesville off Dawsonville Highway. The Village Shoppes is a large shopping center located at the intersection of Dawsonville Highway and McEver Road. According to the Gainesville Police Department, the shooting took place just prior to 7:00 p.m. Monday.

Ronald “Ronnie” Allen Stewart, age 66, of Martin, passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2023. Born on March 14, 1956, in Demorest, he was the son of the late Walter Allen “Dub” Stewart and Imogene Smith Stewart. Mr. Stewart was previously a self-employed truck driver and currently was employed by Wilcorp Environmental. He was a United States Marine Corp veteran. In his spare time, he enjoyed riding motorcycles, camping, fishing, old country music, and especially enjoyed spending time with his family.

Lai Chun Tang, age 97, of Cornelia and Duluth, passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2023. Born in China on August 18, 1925, Lai Chun immigrated to the USA in 1991. She was part owner of the Bamboo House restaurants of Cornelia and Toccoa. She was a devoted Catholic and enjoyed playing mahjong with her family.

A Towns County Deputy was injured after accidentally shooting himself in the leg on Saturday while sitting in his patrol vehicle. According to a social media post from the Towns County Sheriff's Office, Deputy Bryan Forsyth was inspecting his backup weapon and accidentally discharged it. Deputy Forsyth was sent to...

A Gainesville woman was arrested Friday after she reportedly set fire to a man's possessions in the yard of a home on Elrod Road. According to the Hall County Sheriff's Office, Jaimie Mikayla Arnold, 31, burned more than $4,000 worth of the victim's personal belongings in her yard. Deputies responded...

Mr. Daniel Eugene Cornell, 84, of Gainesville, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2023 following an extended illness. No services are scheduled at this time. Born on April 30, 1938 in White County, GA, he was the son of the late William Henry and Martha Ann Allison Cornell. He was retired from AT&T where he was an engineer. Mr. Cornell was a proud Veteran who served his country in the United States Army. He was of the Methodist faith.

RABBITTOWN, Ga. — When Gainesville and East Hall open the 2023 soccer campaign tonight at East Hall Stadium, it will be for more than just bragging rights between the two powerhouse programs. The pair of matches, beginning at 5:30 p.m. with the girls, will be part of the new...