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Are you scared of the dark? Have you ever tried to eat dinner blindfolded? 
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A celebration of life Marlin Geiger introduced himself to the Sautee Nacoochee community as The Scarecrow.
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Basic training Sonia Zavala is considering a military career when she graduates from Gainesville High School in two years. Next school year may either seal the deal for her or change her mind, as she plans to take part in the school's new Junior Naval ROTC program starting in the fall. "My fantasy has been to join the Marines," said Zavala, 16, a sophomore, in an interview last week at the school. "With this (program) here at school, it's a great opportunity to understand what it's really about. "You see the commercials and stuff, (but) you never really know (what it's like) ...
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It’s not just about beating cancer, it’s all in attitude Sue Yarck doesn't really believe she is much of an inspiration. But surviving cancer three times speaks for itself. She attributes her survival to her positive attitude and lots of support from friends and family. "I tend to laugh at the serious part of it because that is how I pull myself through," said Yarck, a Gainesville resident. "I have come to realize that I do have a purpose and that is why I am still here and I don't know if I've fulfilled that yet." So after battling cancer three times, last year Yarck decided to get involved in ...
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Times honors local students Dozens of high school seniors will receive awards Monday night as part of The Times' salute to the area's best and brightest. The annual Academic All-Stars highlights 26 finalists and 27 semifinalists from Hall and Habersham counties.
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Good News The Friends of the Braselton-West Jackson Library held their annual meeting April 8 with novelist Terry Kay as the guest speaker. Kay has written nine published novels and is in the Georgia Writers Hall of Fame. He discussed his latest novel, “The Book of Marie,” at the meeting and signed copies. The Georgia Egg Commission recently named 10 finalists in its Egg Recipe Contest. Virginia Webb of Clarkesville, with Individual Ritzy Meatloaf, and Brad Alison of Braselton, with Asparagus Quiche, were both named finalists. The North Hall Lions Club recently raised $1500 during their annual White Cane Days. The money ... |
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Looking for loaves and fish
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An affordable face-lift Melissa Ivey was looking to make a change in her tired kitchen.
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Summer’s blush Juicy, red strawberries are a sure sign that summer is closing in on us.
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Gainesville dog’s big brown eyes help capture the hearts of dog lovers Glory’s fetching brown eyes and come-hither gaze have landed her a job as a model. The 5-year-old English springer spaniel doesn’t have long blonde hair and legs that go on for miles, but she does have a remarkably sweet face that won the heart of Gainesville resident David Latimer. Latimer adopted Glory last April through English Springer Rescue America, a nonprofit agency that rescues the spaniels from shelters and incapable owners. Just a few months after welcoming Glory into his home, Latimer created posters for ESRA featuring none other than ...
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Sounds like learning WASHINGTON — The challenge was to come up with an idea that can transform public education, particularly in poor communities. The winner: an educator with a passion for making school fun. Michael Bitz won a national competition with his idea for helping students learn academic subjects while creating their own record labels. Now, he’ll try to bring that idea to schools across the country as the first recipient of a fellowship awarded last week through the Mind Trust, an Indianapolis nonprofit. The group’s stated goal is to ...
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