Georgia Teacher Killed in Prom Prank, DA to Meet Family
The district attorney says the victim's family's wishes will be given "great deference" in deciding charges against the students involved.
Teen Prankster Charged in Teacher's Death May Avoid Prosecution
Georgia Teacher Killed in Prank Gone Wrong, Teen Charged
Business
Flourish Research Announces Partnership with Capitol Imaging for New Gainesville Facility
The advanced imaging center will feature a state-of-the-art GE HealthCare Omni PET scanner and expand clinical trial and community diagnostic access.

Hall County Mulls 180-Day Pause on Data Center Approvals
County officials aim to review policies amid growing data center industry interest.
Gainesville Planning Board Votes on Proposed Lake Lanier Resort
Residents raise concerns over potential impact of luxury development on local community.
Crime
Georgia Teacher Killed in Prank Gone Wrong, Teen Charged
Beloved high school teacher Jason Hughes died after being struck by a pickup truck during a toilet paper prank outside his home.

Five Georgia Students Arrested After High School Prank Leads to Teacher's Death
Jason Hughes, a beloved math teacher, was killed when a prank went tragically wrong at North Hall High School.
Georgia Teacher Killed in Tragic Prank Accident
Jason Hughes, a beloved teacher at North Hall High School, died after being struck by a vehicle driven by teens toilet papering his home.
Weather
Small Plane Crash Lands on Georgia Street, Pilot Warns 'We're Not Going to Make It'
Dramatic video captures the moment the single-engine plane struck multiple cars after experiencing engine trouble shortly after takeoff.

Small Plane Crash-Lands on Gainesville Street
Emergency landing leads to collision with vehicles, intersection closure
Small Plane Makes Emergency Landing on Busy Georgia Road, Strikes 3 Vehicles
Two people suffered minor injuries in the incident on Browns Bridge Road in Gainesville.
Lifestyle
Lanier Islands Resort Hosts Wedding Open House
Engaged couples invited to explore venue options at annual event

Haydee's Cafe and Cantina Closes Gainesville Location
The popular restaurant has shuttered its doors in the Georgia city.
Hall County Schools' Meat Science Center Exceeds Early Goals
The district's new training facility is processing hundreds of animals and educating high school students.
Sports
North Hall Dominates Greater Atlanta Christian in Region Opener
Trojans pitcher Branson Crawford shines with 13 strikeouts and a solo home run

Gainesville Girls Narrowly Miss Comeback Against Lanier
Lady Red Elephants to face Woodward Academy in state tournament after Region 7-5A third-place finish.
Gainesville Boys Defeat Chamblee in State Playoff Opener
Top-ranked Red Elephants led by 23 points from Charlie Gersmehl