Gainesville Times

01/25/2025

They are seeking to expand the current building and add a second 240,000-square-foot building.

A cold storage business off Ga. 365 in northeast Hall County is looking to expand.

01/25/2025

“First we just need to play the next game and win that game because a game like tonight could have very easily not gone our way,” Cherokee Bluff coach Josh Travis said."

Bears remain in tie for first place with East Hall and Jefferson

01/25/2025

“It’s our time of the year,” Gibbons said. “Everybody has their own coaching strategies. Over my coaching career, we want to be playing good at this time of the year."

Red Elephants, Lady Red Elephants give clutch efforts to enhance their positions in the Region 7-5A standings.

01/25/2025

Basketball scoreboard: East Hall boys, Chestatee girls secure region victories.

Chestatee girls beat Greater Atlanta Christian in Region 6-3A

01/25/2025

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The proposal includes four buildings for commercial, retail, and restaurant uses; a 110-room hotel; a 274-unit apartment complex; 224 townhomes; and 65 single-family detached residences.

01/24/2025

After a 45-minute hearing, a Magistrate Court judge dismissed the r**e charge for a 19-year-old Gainesville man Friday, Jan. 24.

01/24/2025

The building is located in a historic 1874 building across from Flowery Branch's train depot.

What began as a five-year plan turned into 31 years for Janet Upchurch and a store that’s been a fixture amid a sea of change in downtown Flowery Branch. But now, the longtime owner of Sample Pleasures Art, Antiques & Gifts at 5504 Main St. is looking to start a new chapter in life.

01/24/2025

Congratulations Virginia Munn!

With her latest win, Virginia Munn secured a spot in the regional spelling bee.

01/24/2025

A Georgia State Patrol trooper arrested him about 7:45 a.m. Thursday from a traffic incident on Calvary Church Road.

A man wanted for 12 years in a Hall child molestation case was arrested after being booked for driving without a license, according to authorities.

01/24/2025

Diletto Bakery owners James and Isabel Velez eye next chapter after changing locations. Find out where you can go to get their delicious offerings starting next week.

Diletto Bakery, a beloved spot known for its fresh daily treats, delicious coffee drinks and savory crepes, is moving to a new location after five years behind Gainesville’s historic square.

01/24/2025

The decisions follow public pushback and concerns over traffic, water runoff, and rapid growth.

The county commission denied two contentious zoning requests on Thursday.

01/24/2025

Police have been investigating the shooting of Aristeo Ramirez, of Gainesville, who was found dead Jan. 11 from a gunshot wound.

A Gainesville teen is wanted for murder in the Jan. 11 fatal shooting of a 17-year-old on Hillcrest Avenue in Gainesville, police said.

01/24/2025

“I thought our guys did a good job of executing down the stretch,” Lakeview Academy coach Benjie Wood said. “We didn’t execute well for most of the game, but we did down the stretch when we had to, so I am proud of the kids for doing that.”

Lions remain in second place in district play with two more big games next week.

01/24/2025

“I did end up going to Kennesaw State, and I ended up throwing well there,” Sexton said. “But in the end, the atmosphere was great at VMI. It’s place I feel like I could grow and as a player and a person."

Junior left-hander finds a college home after a big sophomore season for the Trojans a year ago.

01/23/2025

In a matter of hours, the hard work of Matthew and Lindsey Vrahiotes went up in flames.

When Sweet Acre Farms Winery opened in Alto in 2015, it was billed as the first winery in Hall County.
Now, all that remains is an ashen pile of ruins, a haunting reminder of the inferno that destroyed the county’s first winery in a mere matter of hours.

01/23/2025

Following the Apalachee High School shooting last year, district leaders underscored the importance of addressing students’ mental health needs.

Hall County Schools has announced that it will open a mental health clinic next month in partnership with Brenau University and the district’s dual enrollment high school, the Howard E. Ivester Early College.

01/23/2025

Big plans are in the works for a 6.4-acre commercial center in South Hall.

A commercial center featuring retail, convenience store, fast-food restaurant and self-storage is proposed off McEver and Lights Ferry roads in South Hall.

01/23/2025

Helping Hall Giving Circle is hoping to help local charities reach their goals and missions. Here's how you can help make a difference.

The oversized checks in the hands of the recipients are Mary George’s favorite part of the meetings.