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Opinion: One nation under God: The history of two words in the Pledge of Allegiance
2+ hour, 6+ min ago (17+ words) Gainesville Times...
A complete mess: Hall commissioners split over courthouse land deal, transparency concerns
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (47+ words) The majority ruled in a Hall County commissioners vote to ratify the purchase of Midtown land for a parking deck for a planned courthouse expansion, but the two opposing commissioners claim that the purchase of the land prior to a…...
Opinion: Tax cuts for the wealthy have widened inequality. It's time to reverse course
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (16+ words) Gainesville Times...
Column: No father on Father's Day
4+ day, 4+ hour ago (33+ words) There is a little boy, age 11, who will, no doubt, fall fitfully to sleep on the eve of Father's Day. Then, perhaps, he will awaken to a pillow wet with sadness....
Column: The quiet surrender
4+ day, 4+ hour ago (39+ words) Civilization isn't going to collapse. At least, not in the way we've always envisioned. There won't be a flaming asteroid that crashes into Manhattan like in the movies. Nothing is ever as dramatic as Hollywood suggests....
PHOTOS: 'Signs of Fascism' silent vigil
1+ week, 2+ hour ago (29+ words) Community members gathered in downtown Gainesville on Saturday, June 6, for a silent vigil honoring World War II veterans and calling attention to the importance of protecting democratic freedoms....
Column: Two tales emerging from beyond the grave
1+ week, 5+ day ago (15+ words) She leaned across the table in the diner she owned. Her gorgeous eyes were flaming....
Column: The fingerprint of grief
1+ week, 5+ day ago (30+ words) Grief arrives like a summer storm. Sometimes dramatic, with thunder and lightning. Sometimes it's so subtle you don't notice it until you feel the rain hit your skin....
Opinion: Tabling Braswell's appointment was right " now Hall County owes the public an explanation
1+ week, 6+ day ago (39+ words) The recent decision by the Hall County Commission to table the appointment of former Planning Commission Chairman Chris Braswell to the impact fee stakeholder advisory committee is more than a procedural delay'it is a necessary moment of reflection....
Opinion: New courthouse debate shows need for new commission leadership
2+ week, 4+ day ago (27+ words) I am writing this letter to inform the taxpayers and citizens of Hall County who may not be aware that we are in need of new leadership....