Events
County offices closed
Mar. 19, furlough Meals on Wheels Volunteer Orientation Every Wednesday, 2 p.m.
Community Service Center Animal Shelter 678-450-1587 animalshelter.hallcounty.org Easter Bone Hunt March 31, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Laurel Bark Park Rabies & Microchip Clinic March 31, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Laurel Bark Park
Parks and Leisure
770-535-8280
Mar. 1-29
Thursdays, 6-7:30 p.m.
East Hall Community Center
Horse Shows
Interscholastic Equestrian Assn. Regions 1 & 3, Mar. 3-4
4-H Horse Club, March 31
Chicopee Woods Ag Center
Call 770-531-6855 for times.
Mar. 10-Apr. 21
Saturdays 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Mulberry Creek Community Center
Mar. 12-May 21
Mondays, 6:30-7:15 p.m.
Mulberry Creek Community Center
Mar. 12-May 21
Mondays, 5:30-6:15 p.m.
Mulberry Creek Community Center
Mar. 13-May 22
Tuesdays, 10:15-11 a.m.
Mulberry Creek Community Center
Mar. 13-April 24
Tuesdays, 6-7:30 p.m.
Mulberry Creek Community Center
Mar. 15, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
East Hall Community Center
Sports for children with physical and developmental disabilities.
Mar. 27-May 8
Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Alberta Banks Park
Government
Board of Tax Assessors
Mar. 7 and 21, 4 p.m.
Joint Admin Building, 3rd Floor,
Bill Wms Conference Room,
300 Henry Ward Way, Gainesville
Planning Commission
Mar. 5 and 20, 5:15 p.m.Georgia Mountains Center,
301 Main St., Gainesville
Board of Commissioners
Mar. 8 and 22, 6 p.m.
Georgia Mountains Center,
301 Main St., Gainesville |
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See this month's budget update, a detailed look at department spending and county revenue. |
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| Best ways to get fit at county parks
This month's episode of "Hall County Connection" on TV18 highlights the best places in Hall County parks to work on your New Year's resolution (forgotten already?). Find out about the best running trails, nature walks, fitness centers and athletic programs.
Also see this month's "Eye on Gainesville" at the Georgia Arborist Tree Climbing Championship.
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Annual Appliance Pick-up Week
March 2 is the last day to register to have your large appliances collected during Hall County's annual appliance pick-up. You must register to participate. Details.
* Unincorporated Hall: 770-531-1102
* Gainesville city limits: 770-532-0493
* Oakwood city limits: 770-534-2365
* Flowery Branch city limits: 770-967-6371
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| Ledan Ext. closed through March 9
Road work on Ledan Extension will continue through March 9 to repair a metal pipe under the road. The portion between Cha Co and Green Hill roads is affected. Please continue taking an alternate route. |
| Property tax return deadline April 1
April 1 is the deadline for Hall County property owners to file a property tax return with the Tax Assessors office. You may want to file a return if you would like the Tax Assessors office to review your real estate property appraisal, but it is not required. The Board of Assessors reassessed half of all Hall County properties last year and will reassess the rest this year. Read more. |
Spring Chicken Festival April 28
Do the neighbors rave about your barbecued chicken? Consider entering the Spring Chicken Festival Cook-off! The deadline is April 2. Registration is now open for the Cook-off, Parade and 5K Race. Sponsorships are also available at www.keephallbeautiful.org. |
| Run April 21 to help Animal Shelter
Register now for the Sterling Stampede 5K and Tot Trot at Sterling on the Lake. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Hall County Animal Shelter. Come check out the new race route, games for the kids, and the pet adoption tent!
Sign up now! |
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Thanks to boot drive donors!
Hall County Fire Services thanks residents who contributed to the 2011 Georgia Firefighters Burn Foundation Boot Drive. The department collected $54,807 during the October drive, which was the third largest amount in the state! The money supports burn survivors and burn units throughout the state, with 10% going back to the local fire deparmtent for fire prevention and safety education.
Don't forget to change your smoke alarm battery when you change your clocks on March 11! |
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