Lawrenceville cop arrested for DUI hours after colleague's funeral Nov 26, 2008
About two hours later, Gaines was driving his unmarked patrol car on Highway 129 in Gainesville when he rear-ended a white Lincoln Towncar, according to the Georgia State Patrol post in Gainesville. Lawrenceville police department was notified by a trooper that Gaines was being charged with DUI. Gaines supervisor met with them at the scene, according to King. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Around Oconee: In the Honor Society Nov 26, 2008
Gainesville State College's Rho Mu Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa inducted 87 new members on Nov. 6. Phi Theta Kappa is a prestigious honor society recognizing excellence at two-year colleges. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Rebel Trio Chosen All-Conference Nov 26, 2008
MB, Southlake, Texas Nirelle Hampton, TCU, Sr., S, Gainesville, Fla. Christy Hudson, TCU, So. (Unlvrebels.com)
Judge to decide soon on rival health providers Nov 25, 2008
com WINDER - Barrow County Superior Court Judge Robert Adamson plans to decide within three weeks whether to bar Gainesville-based Northeast Georgia Medical Center from building a 100-bed hospital near Braselton ... WINDER - Barrow County Superior Court Judge Robert Adamson plans to decide within three weeks whether to bar Gainesville-based Northeast Georgia Medical Center from building a 100-bed hospital near Braselton ... At first, the new hospital was slated to replace about 100 beds at... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Gamecocks Square Off With Wildcats Tonight Nov 25, 2008
Wheeler Dealer Freshman (Gainesville, Ga. East Hall) added two points and snagged a rebound against Clemson. (Uscsports.com)
Men's Basketball Wins Third-Straight With An 83-62 Victory Over Maine Nov 25, 2008
An alley-oop from (Gainesville, Ga. to (New York, N.Y.) made the score 58-42 at the 13:45 mark of the second half. (Friars.com)
Six treated for carbon monoxide poisoning Nov 25, 2008
People should use their brain when it comes to kids. I'm sure they had family members where they could have went to stay warm. (Clayton Tribune, GA)
Analyzing the odds, top coaches too Nov 24, 2008
The entry titled "Woodstock still the longshot - 333-1 to be exact," and any of the comments about it. Commenting is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. M-F. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Team producing video at UGAto prepare for campus threats Nov 24, 2008
The video, produced with a $20,000 University System of Georgia grant, also will be distributed to four other state schools - North Georgia College and State University, Georgia Tech, Gainesville State College and Clayton State College, he said. Student actors, local paramedics, UGA and Athens-Clarke police, and a university video production group have worked together during the past six weeks in various locations, including at the other state schools, said Steve Bell, UGA's director of... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Army wife accused in arson that killed kids Nov 23, 2008
$7 online stock trades. Army wife accused in arson that killed her kids. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Air Force Finishes Competition at UCI/Nike Cup Nov 23, 2008
In the 200 fly, sophomore (Gainesville, Ga. turned in a mark of 1:49. (Airforcesports.com)
Concerns mount that budget cuts could worsen public health crisis Nov 23, 2008
GAINESVILLE On a recent morning, the public health department here gave immunizations, examined obstetrical patients, checked the health and teeth of children, screened for sexually transmitted diseases and taught new mothers about portion size. The stream of patients included Gainesville resident Samantha Romero, 22, who received birth control ... You don t get paid a whole lot to begin with, said Angie Hanes, nursing director for 13 counties in the Gainesville public health district. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Army wife accused in arson that killed her 2 kids Nov 22, 2008
Anchorage Daily News. Watch our governor pardon a turkey for Thanskgiving. (Anchorage Daily News)
Falcons Wrap Up Day Two at UCI/Nike Cup Nov 22, 2008
11, while sophomore (Gainesville, Ga. recorded a time of 49. (Airforcesports.com)
Alert student helps police make arrests Nov 22, 2008
com A quick-thinking student at Gainesville State College helped Athens-Clarke police put two suspected thieves behind bars late Thursday night ... A quick-thinking student at Gainesville State College helped Athens-Clarke police put two suspected thieves behind bars late Thursday night. (Athens Banner-Herald)
High school playoff predictions Nov 21, 2008
Woodward Academy Dunwoody / North Hall Gainesville / Cartersville LaGrange / Thomson Ridgeland / Flowery Branch. CLASS AA Brooks Co. / Jefferson Co. Buford / North Oconee Calhoun / Westminster Cook / Toombs Co. Fitzgerald / Henry Co. Pepperell / Callaway Lovett / Jefferson Thomasville / Dublin. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Air Force Concludes Opening Day at Nike Cup Nov 21, 2008
Recording the top finish for Air Force on day one was sophomore (Gainesville, Ga. who placed second in the 200 IM with a mark of 1:51. (Airforcesports.com)
Blairsville man convicted of marijuana farming Nov 20, 2008
A federal jury in Gainesville found Andrew N. Cox, 45, of Blairsville guilty Wednesday. Authorities say Cox fled after his indictment and was a fugitive for three years before his Feb. 13 arrest in Casa Grande, Ariz. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Georgia jobless rate jumps to 7 percent Nov 20, 2008
Macon, Athens and Gainesville have been the most stable area, posting job losses of. 1 percent. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Falling prices can't be all bad Nov 19, 2008
For folks like Robert Prechter, author of the best-selling Conquer the Crash and market analyst working up in Gainesville, deflation is bad for debtors but good for those who hold cash. Consumers who have been living off mortgage and credit card debt will have to slow their rate of purchasing dramatically, Prechter says. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Women's Basketball Hosts Clemson in Home Opener Wednesday Nov 19, 2008
Wheeler Dealer Freshman (Gainesville, Ga. East Hall) tied for second on the team with six rebounds in the season opener at Penn State. (Uscsports.com)
Rossville pays tribute to Frank Fabris Nov 18, 2008
While many in Rossville remember the 1962 state championship win over North Clayton, former player Floyd Shadrick said one of Fabris best coaching jobs came in the 1959 North Georgia championship game against Gainesville, a team billed by one Atlanta newspaper as the best to ever play in the state of Georgia. We had three starters out for that game, Shadrick said, but Coach said if we just had the faith of a mustard seed that we could go out and beat them. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
Monday will be chilly Nov 17, 2008
The freeze warning extends from the mountains south to LaGrange and east to Gainesville. It likely won t be the last freeze warning the National Weather Service issues this week. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Angie Jacobs (57) Nov 16, 2008
Ms. Jacobs was born in Gainesville, Fla. on June 10, 1971, the daughter of Richard Shankle and Sharon Moore Teal. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Winder, near Athens, Ga. Nov 15, 2008
The old Gainesville Midland Train, a traditional steam locomotive that was retired in 1959, stands on display in town ... Gainesville Midland Train ... One of the last steam locomotives, this engine ran between Athens and Gainesville until it was retired in 1959. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Falcons Split in Home Opener Versus TCU Nov 14, 2008
Air Force Academy Official Athletic Site. Gunn leads men with two wins. (Airforcesports.com)
Coach linked to former player Nov 14, 2008
She was supposed to meet him that day in Gainesville, and Dickens told her he would come to her school if she didn't show up for the meeting, she told police. According to reports, the former player told her roommates, who "could see how scared (she) was and ... were concerned for her safety.". (Athens Banner-Herald)
Cochran: Multiple roads to title exist(with AUDIO) Nov 14, 2008
Oconee County at Gainesville. Sequoyah at Clarke Central. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Racer on track for a big finish Nov 13, 2008
With his shoulder now healthy, the 21-year-old Evans High School graduate is prepared to race in six events in Alachua -- located just outside of Gainesville. Barton will race in the 250 modified, 450 modified, and 450 stock events in both motocross and supercross. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Arkabutla News Nov 11, 2008
Recent guests of Tommy and Patsy Hensley were Joe Mac Floyd of Kodiak, Alaska and his grandson, Mac Jared Flay of Winston Salem, N.C. Sissy and Harry House recently visited their son, Beau and Rossi House in Gainesville, Fla. They were joined by Beau's sister, Jennifer House of Nashville, Tenn. (Seantobia Democrat, MS)
Speaker Richardson thwarts challenge Nov 11, 2008
I am glad Glenn won it again,He was the one who wanted to cut our taxes,not Casey Cagle from Gainesville (where I live). I hope he runs for Governor,but Casey will be hard to beat,when he gets FREE advertising on TV and Radio,which I think is wrong. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Lt. Gov. Cagle to visit Calhoun Saturday Nov 11, 2008
A standout football player, he graduated from Johnson High School and attended Gainesville College and Georgia Southern University. When an injury ended his football career, Cagle entered the business world, starting his first venture, a small tuxedo shop in Gainesville, when he was just 20 years old. (Calhoun Times, GA)
Fearless playoff picks Nov 10, 2008
Gainesville (10-0) vs. Oconee County 5. Carver-Columbus (8-2) vs. Crisp County 6. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
High school football playoff pairings Nov 9, 2008
Oconee County (4-6) at Gainesville (10-0). Cartersville (7-3) at St. Pius (9-1). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Georgia holds off Cats in shootout, 42-38 Nov 9, 2008
Despite scoring 38 points the Cats were shocked in the final moments, losing 42-38 in a wild seesaw affair before 70,626 fans at Commonwealth Stadium. Georgia defensive end Demarcus Dobbs pawed a one-handed interception on a screen pass with 51 seconds remaining to stop UK's final scoring threat inside the UGA 15-yard line. (Kentucky Sports -- Rivals.com)
Tai-ler Jones gets three more offers Nov 8, 2008
comDate: Nov 7, 2008 Tai-ler Jones, a highly recruited junior wide receiver from Gainesville, Georgia spoke with Scout. com about his recruitment. (GoJackets.com)
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL FORUM Nov 8, 2008
Anyone have a score for the Gainesville-Flower Branch game ... Lowndes 35 Warner Robins 14 FINAL Flowery Branch 10 Gainesville 7 3rd Qtr. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Weekend getaways Nov 7, 2008
GAINESVILLE You've probably passed the Gainesville exit on I-985, headed to Lake Lanier or the mountains and wondered: What's over there. Turns out. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Georgia Tech and Kentucky offer Gainesville's Jones Nov 7, 2008
Georgia Tech and Kentucky offer Gainesville s Jones ... Gainesville junior receiver Tailer Jones received scholarship offers from Georgia Tech and Kentucky earlier today. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Mayor's raise not a priority Nov 7, 2008
and Gainesville, Fla. have larger staffs than Davison, she said. (Athens Banner-Herald)
No Major Increase In Voter Turnout Nov 7, 2008
Ms. Zoller is a political analyst and conservative talk show host for WDUN AM 550 in Gainesville, Georgia and syndicated on The Georgia News Network. She is one of the Talkers Magazine "Heavy Hundred" Talk Shows in America for 2005-2007. (Human Events Online)
Georgia House incumbents win their races Nov 5, 2008
Georgia s other five incumbent GOP congressmen, Jack Kingston of Savannah, Lynn Westmoreland of Grantville, Nathan Deal of Gainesville, Paul Broun of Athens and Phil Gingrey of Marietta, also won decisive victories against Democratic challengers. For Westmoreland, this may be his last term in Congress. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Around Madison: Toy drive at race track Nov 5, 2008
The groups to perform are Paul Whitfield of Athens, the Dixie Son Lights of Soperton, Born Again of Comer, the Stephens Sisters of Gainesville, Midnight Praise of Oconee County, Mended Heart of Conyers, the Gospel Travelers of South Carolina and local group the Gospel Barn Singers. The barn has been selling tickets for about a month for a drawing with the top prize of $200. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Athens Academy play to help area food bank Nov 5, 2008
Two schools from this event will be selected to compete at the Regional Competition Level in Gainesville on Friday. The play will be presented for public viewing tonight, Thursday and Friday at 7:30 p.m. inside Presentation Hall on the Athens Academy campus. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Around Oconee: Concert to be held at nature center Nov 5, 2008
Nurse to speak at Gainesville State. The Oconee campus of Gainesville State College will host Mary Lightfine, a nurse honored with a Nobel Peace Prize in 1999, at noon Tuesday. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Coaches, players vary on playing politics Nov 4, 2008
" TOP OF THE CHARTS The following is a sample of coaches who made reportable contributions to presidential campaigns for 2008: Coach, school/sport Candidate Amount , basketball Christopher Dodd $1,300 , basketball Barack Obama $2,550 , basketball Barack Obama $2,000 , football Bill Richardson $1,000 , Southern Illinois basketball Barack Obama $1,000 , football Bill Richardson $700 , football John McCain $1,000 , basketball Barack Obama $4,600 , San Jose State football Barack Obama $2,300 ,... (Georgia Sports -- Rivals.com)
Chemical is used on UGA student Nov 1, 2008
A University of Georgia student and a second young man visiting Athens from Gainesville were arrested earlier this week for allegedly burning and seriously disfiguring a female UGA student with a chemical while she slept. David Neyhart, a sophomore at UGA from Kennesaw, and Matthew Klein, a sophomore at Gainesville State College, were each charged with aggravated battery, a felony, and reckless conduct, a misdemeanor, UGA police Chief Jimmy Williamson said Friday. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Chat about last night's games Nov 1, 2008
I JUST WONT TO KNOW WHY YALL DONT TALK ABOUT GAINESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL WE PLAY GOOD FOOTBALL IN HALL COUNTY WE NEED OUR CREDIT. By Trojandude. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Student burned; two charged Nov 1, 2008
Klein, who attends Gainesville State College, surrendered at the Clarke County Jail on Sunday, and Neyhart, a UGA student, turned himself in Monday. The woman was burned Oct. 15, and a physician at the University Health Center notified police two days later when she sought treatment, Williamson said. (Athens Banner-Herald)
McCain, Obama ready for some (Monday night) football Oct 31, 2008
One flag used is displayed at an alumni center at WSU. Pounds says the flag-waving provoked fisticuffs in Gainesville, Fla. and Eugene, Ore. (USA Today -- Sports)
Wedding announcement: Glenda Brooke Garner and Allen Wayne Thompson Oct 30, 2008
He is a member of Central Baptist Church in Gainesville. CLICK ON THESE LINKS. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
Economy, Obama give challenger Martin hope he'll pull an upset Oct 30, 2008
U.S. Senate candidate Jim Martin (right) talks with supporters Carolyn Maddox and Tom Are of Big Canoe during a September rally in Gainesville. MORE ON EARLY VOTING Where to vote; updated wait times. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Sarah In The Home Stretch Oct 30, 2008
"They are not my property. Just like the lighting and the staging and everything else that the RNC purchased, I'm not taking them with me. ~ Gov. Sarah Palin in Charlotte, North CarolinaSarah Palin found her stride in North Carolina on Sunday, but is it too late? Walking out in front of the throng of supporters, Gov. Sarah Palin greeted supporters in jeans and boots and an off-the-rack jacket. They looked good on her.I ve spent a little time traveling around Georgia over the last couple of weeks... (Human Events Online)
YWCO starts program at school Oct 29, 2008
Supervised by Malcom Bridge teachers Joey Echols and Norma Soni, youngsters also get homework help and supervision from University of Georgia and Gainesville College students, who work as counselors. "The homework helpers program is in Ms. Soni's classroom," said Becky Galvin, who works with the YWCO in marketing and in its various fitness programs. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Court: Sex-offender law unfair to homeless Oct 28, 2008
The case involves William James Santos, a homeless man and convicted sex offender who was kicked out of a Gainesville homeless shelter in July 2006 and was arrested three months later on charges he failed to register with Georgia's sex-offender list. No home addressHis lawyers say the law creates a guessing game for Santos and other homeless offenders because it bars them from giving a post office box or simply saying they are homeless. (MSNBC -- Politics)
* GOP sits on the edge of a long exile Oct 28, 2008
By Paul Harris THE GUARDIAN, GAINESVILLE, TEXAS Tuesday, Oct 28, 2008, Page 9 ... Voting for a Republican president runs in the blood of places like Gainesville ... No wonder there is anger on the streets of places like Gainesville. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Sex offender statute curbed Oct 28, 2008
Santos had lived at the Good News at Noon homeless shelter in Gainesville and, during that time, correctly gave the shelter s address on the registry. But in July 2006, he was forced to leave. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Freeze warning in effect Oct 28, 2008
Forecasters predict pockets of freezing temperatures early Tuesday north of a line from LaGrange to Gainesville, including the cities of Rome, Atlanta, Lawrenceville, Conyers and Griffin. Radar. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
2010 Georgia star has Tide interested Oct 28, 2008
A recent visitor to the University of Alabama was Gainesville (Ga. wide receiver Tailer Jones, a 6-foot, 174-pound dynamo who has already landed three big offers. (Alabama Sports -- Rivals.com)
Bradley's Buzz: It's a celebration! Oct 27, 2008
Meanwhile, Pat Dooley of the Gainesville Sun believes the hated Gators. In the Orlando Sentinel, Mike Bianchi reports that Tim Tebow and his mates which Mikey he s a friend takes as a sign the Gators are, you know, ticked. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Republicans fear long exile in the wilderness Oct 26, 2008
Voting for a Republican president runs in the blood of places like Gainesville ... No wonder there is anger on the streets of places like Gainesville ... But things have not turned out well,' said Bill Wilkinson, a writer, as he walked past a cafe on Gainesville's town square. (guardian.co.uk)
Bankruptcy filings surge in N. Ga. Oct 26, 2008
As of Friday, 283 companies and their affiliates had filed for Chapter 11 protection from creditors in Georgia s Northern District, which has offices in Atlanta, Gainesville, Newnan and Rome. Jeffrey Kelley, head of the bankruptcy practice at the Troutman Sanders law firm, said the surge is the biggest he remembers. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Air Force Men Earn a Split in First Dual Action of the Season Oct 26, 2008
Sophomore (Gainesville, Ga. recorded his top finish in the 200 IM, placing second with a mark of 1:56. (Airforcesports.com)
Coming to America:Blessings and challenges Oct 26, 2008
"We are already seeing a little of that in Gainesville, and I'm sure the same thing is happening in Athens.". The unemployment rate for September in the Athens metro area, which includes Clarke, Madison, Oconee and Oglethorpe counties, was 5. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Decatur street performer cuts CD Oct 25, 2008
Rowell, who played on the road for eight years with a Gainesville, Fla. band, wanted Walls sound to be as organic as possible. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
