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2 injured in hit-and-run boat crash on Lake Lanier

Sat, 25 May 2013 14:59:15 -0400

GAINESVILLE, Georgia - Georgia authorities are hunting for a boat operator involved in a hit-and-run collision on Lake Lanier than injured two people.

Gainesville explores options for convention center

Wed, 22 May 2013 07:01:20 -0400

GAINESVILLE, Georgia - The Gainesville City Council is moving ahead with a study to determine the feasibility of a new convention center and hotel in the northeast Georgia city.

A list of the 10 worst tornadoes to hit the U.S.

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:17:55 -0400

KSHB-TV staff - Here is a list of the 10 deadliest tornadoes in U.S., as tallied by the Storm Prediction Center at the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

Maxwell: Park sustains vital connection with nature

Mon, 13 May 2013 08:17:39 -0400

By BILL MAXWELL - I moved to St. Petersburg in 1994 from Bronson, Fla., a small town between Gainesville and Cedar Key. I lived in the woods with a lot of wild animals, including rattlesnakes too close to my house. I owned an Appaloosa that I rode most days after work. During the first couple of months in this urban landscape, I was miserable. I missed the woods and the solitude.

Hall County approves deal on bus service

Thu, 09 May 2013 08:29:31 -0400

GAINESVILLE, Georgia - Hall County commissioners have approved an agreement with Gainesville, allowing a public bus service to continue operating past July 1.

Police: Armed man in Gainesville motel apprehended

Tue, 07 May 2013 20:27:13 -0400

GAINESVILLE, Georgia - Police say a standoff at a motel in Gainesville ended when a man who had barricaded himself inside a room surrendered.

Gunshot at rattlesnake leads to school lock down

Thu, 02 May 2013 20:14:06 -0400

GAINESVILLE, Georgia - A gunshot intended for a rattlesnake led authorities to briefly lock down an elementary school in northeast Georgia.

Professor, journalist speak at Ga. commencement

Thu, 02 May 2013 04:05:11 -0400

GAINESVILLE, Georgia - Foreign policy expert Anne-Marie Slaughter and journalist Eleanor Clift are slated to deliver commencement addresses at Brenau University.

Lake Lanier begins summer full of water

Wed, 01 May 2013 07:23:51 -0400

GAINESVILLE, Georgia - After persistent drought conditions, a popular north Georgia lake is beginning the summer recreation season with a full pool of water.

BB gun accidentally fired at Ga. high school

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 18:43:52 -0400

GAINESVILLE, Georgia - Police in Gainesville say a student was injured in an accidental BB gun shooting at Johnson High School.