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GAINESVILLE, Ga. — Chabad of Hall County hosted a public menorah lighting ceremony Sunday evening on the Gainesville Square, marking the first night of Chanukah and drawing community members together for a celebration centered on faith, unity and resilience. Rabbi Nechemia Gurewitz led the lighting as families...

Brenau University celebrated 279 undergraduate and graduate degrees with two ceremonies on Friday, Dec. 12. During the two commencement ceremonies, 185 graduates participated, including 83 earning master’s degrees, 38 earning doctoral and terminal master’s degrees, and 64 receiving undergraduate degrees, the...

Crews arrived to heavy fire at the multi-family, three-story apartment building.

A longtime law enforcement officer and beloved community volunteer died after being struck by a vehicle while helping with traffic during a Christmas parade in Forsyth County.

Gwinnett County's own Assistant Chief Chris Smith has joined the ranks of a prestigious few, graduating from the FBI National Academy on Thursday. The ceremony, marking the culmination of 11 weeks of rigorous training, was held at the Academy's complex in Quantico, Virginia. With its stringent requirements and...

GAINESVILLE, Ga. — Fire investigators are working to determine what caused an early-morning fire that destroyed a duplex in south Gainesville. Crews from Hall County Fire Rescue (HCFR) and the Gainesville Fire Department were called to the scene on Georgia Avenue around 4 a.m. Monday, Dec. 15. Firefighters arrived to...

In each school district across the country, there are various positions of leadership. In DeKalb County, the superintendent holds the highest role within the district school board. According to AACSB, “[The] superintendent is the chief executive officer, responsible for the overall management of the district,...

The Cherokee County School District’s newly formed Superintendent’s Teacher Advisory Council provides educators with the opportunity to share valued feedback. The talent of our teachers is unparalleled and their dedication to go the extra mile is unmatched! Over the coming weeks, we'll be introducing each Council...

Lakeview Academy in Gainesville recently unveiled its newly renovated Innovation and Technology Wing. The learning environment is designed to inspire creativity, collaboration, and hands-on problem-solving. “The expanded robotics and esports facilities give our students room to imagine bigger and build bolder,”...

Gwinnett County is opening warming stations Sunday night because of the projected freezing temperatures overnight.