Gainesville officer shot, suspect dead after shootout Thursday night

A Gainesville police officer was shot while responding to a 911 call, but survived after protective gear helped stop the bullet.

Funeral announced for Hall County teacher killed in deadly prank

A funeral service is scheduled this weekend for Jason Hughes, a North Hall High School teacher who died after a prank gone wrong.

Community mourns Hall County teacher killed after prank

The Gainesville community is mourning the loss of a beloved North Hall High School coach and teacher after a "rolling" prank led to his tragic death on Friday night.

Hall County teacher dies during prank; Teens charged

A Hall County teacher has died and five teens are in custody after a "rolling" prank ended in a fatal accident on North Gate Drive.

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.

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.

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.

Gainesville may sue after GHSA upholds player suspensions

Gainesville is considering legal action after GHSA upheld suspensions for 35 players involved in last week’s playoff brawl.

4 Gainesville football players reinstated; dozens still suspended

The Georgia High School Association upheld the bulk of its player suspensions Tuesday morning, keeping dozens of Gainesville athletes sidelined following a benches-clearing brawl.

Gainesville football appealing GHSA suspension of 39 players after brawl

The Gainesville High School football team is appealing after 39 players were suspended following a brawl at the game against Brunswick Friday.