Jan. 28, 2013 - Lt. Cindy Mustachio has been promoted to 1st Lieutenant, Assistant Jail Commander by Hall County Sheriff Gerald Couch. Mustachio becomes only the second female to serve in a command staff position in the Sheriff’s Office. According to the Gainesville Times: "Mustachio has been with the Sheriff’s Office since 2001, initially serving in the Court Services Division before transferring to the Jail Division, where she recently served…

Jan. 28, 2013 - The city of Lula let the Hall County Board of Commissioners know it’s serious about providing sewer service to the Gateway Industrial Centre. Commissioners heard three sewer service presentations from the county, the city of Lula and the city of Gainesville at its work session last week. Board Chairman Richard Mecum said he wants the commissioners to make a decision at their next meeting, scheduled for Valentine’s Day. Hall County…

Jan. 25, 2013 - After Banks County's 15 arrests Monday, the Banks County Sheriff's deputies brought in 11 more on Wednesday. According to Banks News Today, though one charge is still pending further investigation, The Banks County Sheriff’s Office conducted a sex-for-hire operation in the Banks Crossing area and 11 people were arrested for pandering. Two of those arrested also face drug charges. Chief deputy Shawn Wilson said those arrested were…

Jan. 25, 2013 - From the Georgia Department of Labor Metro Gainesville’s unemployment rate rises to 6.9 percent in December ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Labor announced today that the preliminary unemployment rate in metro Gainesville rose to 6.9 percent in December, up four-tenths of a percentage point from 6.5 percent in November. The rate was 7.5 percent in December 2011. The rate rose because of a combination of factors – a slight…

Jan. 24, 2013 - The annual Hall County School District Spelling Bee will be held Tuesday, January 29, 2013 at Blackshear Place Baptist Church in Oakwood, Georgia. The event, which will have representatives fromm the system's elementary and middle schools competing, will begin at 9:00 AM.

Jan. 24, 2013 - Hall County School Information Kindergarten registration for Hall County School District children entering kindergarten next fall will be held at each of the Hall County School District elementary schools March 26 th and March 27th from 8:00 a.m--2:00 p.m. On March 28th, registration will again be from 8:00 a.m.--2:00 p.m., and an evening registration will be from 4:00 p.m.--7:00 p.m. Enrolling kindergarteners should accompany parents…

Jan. 24, 2013 - A White County man is facing an aggravated assault charge after allegedly hitting his wife on the head with a hammer. Sheriff's Captain Tim Chapman said 60 year old Hoyt Sosebee of Cleveland faces the assault charges after the incident that occurred on Skitts Mountain Road. The victim was taken to Northeast Georgia Medical Center for treatment. Still no word on the extent of her injuries.

Jan. 23, 2013 - The Georgia Department of Transportation announces routine maintenance activities planned for this week in Dawson, Forsyth, Gwinnett and Hall Counties. According to GDOT, most activities will only require shoulder or median lane closures. GDOT said, this is a tentative schedule; if emergency response is needed at a crash scene or if emergency repairs are necessary this schedule will change. WHEN: Crews will work Tuesday, January 22…

Jan. 23, 2013 - In a Tuesday night vote, the board members of the Hall County Planning Commission cited overwhelming opposition of the name change by residents as they gave reasons for their recommendation. The issue now goes before the Hall County Board of Commissioners. Public hearings are set for Feb. 14 and 28, and the commission is set to take its final vote on Feb. 28. Those meetings will take place at the Hall County Government Center, 2875…

Jan. 23, 2013 - The Banks County Sheriff’s Office has released names of those arrested during Monday’s early morning operation. According to officials, The Banks County Sheriff’s Office, with assistance from the Georgia State Patrol and their aviation unit, along with officers from Pardons and Parole, and officers from the Georgia Department of Probation made arrests in Maysville, Homer, Lula and Danielsville. Sheriff Speed Pointed out that…