Snow blankets Gainesville; deep freeze expected

A winter storm blanketed Gainesville with nearly 4 inches of snow Saturday, transforming the "Hallmark City" into a winter wonderland before dangerous freezing temperatures moved into the region.

Gainesville High School stripped of runner-up title

Gainesville High School must forfeit its state runner-up title and pay a fine after the GHSA ruled an ineligible player participated in the football playoffs.

Hall County RICO Indictment: 9 charged in $1M car title fraud scheme

Nine people, including Brandy Pitts and Susan Palencia, face RICO charges in Hall County for a $1M title fraud scheme involving car dealerships and unlicensed drivers.

Gainesville head coach Josh Niblett leaving for new job

Josh Niblett has resigned as head football coach at Gainesville High School after four seasons, leaving to pursue a coaching opportunity at the collegiate level.

Man, dog killed during fight at Hall County park, suspect named

A man was detained after the Hall County Sheriff’s Office was called to investigate a deadly shooting at a Hall County park Sunday afternoon.

Gainesville High School headed to Class 5A state championship

Gainesville High School is headed to the Class 5A state championship after a 37–6 win over Rome, weeks after GHSA reversed player suspensions from a controversial brawl.

Brunswick wins appeal as GHSA lifts player penalties

GHSA overturned 39 Brunswick suspensions and reduced the program’s probation to a severe warning.

Gainesville man charged with elder abuse and neglect

A Gainesville man is charged with felony elder neglect after police say a 71-year-old family member suffered severe burns and injuries due to lack of care.

Gainesville football quarterfinal set with all players cleared to play

GHSA has rescheduled the Gainesville–Langston Hughes quarterfinal for Friday and confirmed that 34 previously suspended Gainesville players are eligible to play after a judge blocked their suspensions.

Judge upholds Gainesville HS injunction; most players cleared to compete

A Hall County judge upheld Gainesville High School’s injunction against GHSA, reinstating 34 of 38 suspended players after a playoff-game brawl and allowing them to compete in Friday’s quarterfinal.

Gainesville–Langston Hughes playoff game delayed; GHSA appeals judge’s ruling

The GHSA has delayed Friday’s Gainesville–Langston Hughes playoff game while it appeals a judge’s decision reinstating most suspended Gainesville players.