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🌊 The Gist: Lake Lanier's water level has decreased significantly, reaching a six-year low on January 2, 2024, at 1,064.42 feet. That's 6.58 feet below the full pool level due to persistent drought conditions in Georgia.

What is Lake Lanier’s Water Level in January 2024

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 2, 2024January 2, 2024

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60-Year-Old Dunwoody Man Dies in Hall County Plane Crash

by Thom ChandlerDecember 21, 2023December 21, 2023

ATLANTA – The release of fatal liquid nitrogen at a poultry processing plant in Gainesville nearly three years ago was “completely preventable,” according to a newly released federal report. Six workers died at the Foundation Food Group (FFG) plant in January 2021 when a liquid nitrogen control system in a freezer room failed due to

Feds Say a Fatal Chemical Release at a Gainesville Poultry Plant Was ‘Preventable’

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceDecember 13, 2023December 13, 2023

The Georgia Ports Authority’s first inland rail terminal in Murray County opened in 2018. ATLANTA – The Georgia Ports Authority is spending $127 million to build a second inland rail terminal in Gainesville. The Blue Ridge Connector will link Northeast Georgia with the Port of Savannah. The new terminal will open in 2026. “Through improved

Georgia Ports Authority Approves Gainesville Inland Rail Terminal

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceDecember 6, 2023December 6, 2023

GAINESVILLE – The community of Gainesville High School is grappling with the tragic loss of Jeremy Medina, an 18-year-old student, following a devastating accident at the school's batting cages.

Remembering Jeremy: Gainesville High School Grapples With a Tragic Loss

by Thom ChandlerDecember 6, 2023December 6, 2023

🌟 The Gist: Hall County residents are invited to join the festive "Holiday Ornament Hunt" beginning December 1, with a chance to find and keep unique Christmas ornaments hidden across various county venues.

Hall County Gears up for Massive Christmas Scavenger Hunt

by Thom ChandlerNovember 29, 2023November 29, 2023

The Gist: Jamillet Ortiz-Gallegos, a 16-year-old from Flowery Branch, was last seen on Thanksgiving sparking an urgent search effort.

16-Year-old Girl Missing From Flowery Branch on Thanksgiving

by Thom ChandlerNovember 24, 2023November 24, 2023

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Crime

Domestic Dispute Ends With Police Killing Nude Gunman in Flowery Branch

by Thom ChandlerNovember 12, 2023November 12, 2023

Pile of used tires. Daylight photo with minimum editing. Good for illustration in different kinds of automotive editorials. Model in the center is Goodyear Ultra Grip studded winter tire.

Hall County Offers Free Tire Disposal To Curb Illegal Dumping

by Thom ChandlerNovember 6, 2023November 6, 2023

The Gist: Roswell resident Walter Juarez Guardado, age 37, was found dead under 20 feet of water after falling off his jet ski on Lake Lanier.

Body of Roswell Man Found in Lake Lanier

by Hannah Grace HaggardOctober 23, 2023October 23, 2023

Nestled in the heartland of Georgia, the waters of Lake Lanier whisper tales of a haunting figure known as the "Lady of the Lake." This legend has seeped into the local folklore, painting a eerie narrative that continues to captivate the imagination of residents and visitors alike who believe Lake Lanier is haunted.

Is Lake Lanier Haunted? What You Need To Know About the ‘Lady of the Lake’

by Thom ChandlerOctober 22, 2023October 22, 2023

The Gist: A man is missing in Lake Lanier after witnesses say he jumped off a jet ski and attempted to swim to shore.

Search Continues for Man Who Went Missing in Lake Lanier

by Hannah Grace HaggardOctober 22, 2023October 22, 2023

The Gist: The seasonal burn ban in Georgia ceased as of October 1, reinstating outdoor burning in 54 counties under specific regulations.

Georgia’s outdoor burn ban has been lifted

by Thom ChandlerOctober 2, 2023October 2, 2023

The Gist: Another tragic incident strikes Lake Lanier as a young man drowns, marking the lake's eighth drowning of the year.

23-year-old Dies After Slipping off Dock at Lake Lanier

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 4, 2023October 10, 2023

Jerry Smith has been named interim Fire Chief of Hall County Fire Rescue effective Aug. 29. Smith has served Hall County Fire Rescue for 30 years in various roles, including most recently as the Assistant Fire Chief. Bryan Cash has been named interim Deputy Chief after 29 years of service.

Meet the New Hall County Interim Fire Chief and Deputy Fire Chief

by County NewsAugust 28, 2023October 10, 2023

A 97-year-old man from Hall County who had been reported missing was safely located in Gwinnett County on August 18. Analysts at the Situational Awareness Crime Response Center used Flock cameras to locate the elderly man's vehicle. Once located, an officer ensured the man returned home safely to his family.

Missing 97-year-old Hall County Man Found in Gwinnett

by Thom ChandlerAugust 28, 2023October 10, 2023

A swimmer, Edgar Steven Cruz Martinez, 23, lost his life in a drowning incident at Lake Lanier. Emergency crews found his body submerged in 10 feet of water using boat-mounted sonar.

23-year-old Man Drowns While Swimming in Lake Lanier

by Thom ChandlerAugust 27, 2023October 10, 2023

The Gist: A tragic incident at Lake Lanier claimed the life of a 22-year-old man after a near-drowning experience that he later died from.

22-year-old Dies After Being Rescued from Lake Lanier

by Thom ChandlerAugust 22, 2023October 10, 2023

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