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Monthly News and EventsApril 2012

Burning yard debris
 

Plan now to burn all your yard cleaning debris prior to April 30. From May 1 through Sept. 30, open burning in Hall County and 49 other counties will not be allowed. If you wish to burn this month, call 770-536-2442 to get a burn permit number. If you need a land clearing permit, call 770-531-6838, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

 

If you are burning illegal materials or you are burning during the burn ban, you could receive a citation from the Hall County Fire Marshal's Office. Fines range from $100-$1000 and/or up to 30 days in jail.

 

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Events

County offices closed
April 16, furlough

  

 

Great American Cleanup

April 14

Events in Oakwood, Flowery Branch and Lula.

 

 

 

Parks and Leisure
770-535-8280

 

Ages 55+
April 3-May 22
Tuesdays, 10-11 a.m.
East Hall Comm. Center

 

Ages 8 to adult
April 9-June 4
Mondays, 6-7 p.m.
Mulberry Creek Comm. Center

 

Ages 8 to adult
April 9-June 4 
Mondays, 7-8 p.m.
Mulberry Creek Comm. Center

 

Ages 55+
April 17, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Mulberry Creek Comm. Center

 

Government

 

Board of Tax Assessors

April 3 and 17, 4 p.m.

Joint Admin Bldg, 3rd Floor,
Bill Wms Conference Rm,

300 Henry Ward Way, Gainesville

 

Planning Commission

April 2 and 17, 5:15 p.m.
Georgia Mountains Center,
301 Main St., Gainesville 

 

Board of Commissioners

April 12 and 26, 6 p.m.
Georgia Mountains Center,
301 Main St., Gainesville
Watch meetings on TV18 at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m., or anytime at www.tv18online.org

 

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See this month's budget update, a detailed look at department spending and county revenue.

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Stock up for spring at Plant EXPO

 

The Hall County Master Gardeners, the volunteer arm of the Cooperative Extension, will have its semi-annual Plant EXPO on April 6-7. The "Spring's Greatest 2-Day Plant Sale in Georgia" features an extensive selection of Southern plant vendors, garden art and products, informative seminars, a children's booth and lots of door prizes. 

When: Friday, April 6, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. & Saturday, April 7,  8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: Chicopee Woods Agricultural Center, 1855 Calvary Church Road

Cost: $2 per person, children FREE

More info: Hall County Extension Office, 770-535-8293, www.hcmgs.com 

Ball games begin at North Hall Park
The first-ever baseball games at North Hall Park are scheduled for April 14. Finishing touches are being made to the field, and the Community and Technology Center will be completed shortly. A grand opening date will be announced in the coming month. See the Hall County Parks and Leisure parks database for more information about our facilities.
Find tips on Home Safety Makeover

 Hall County Connection - Get Fit with Hall County Parks and Leisure Services - March 2012

In a special episode of "Hall County Connection" on TV18,

safety experts from Hall County Sheriff's Office and Fire Services take a close look at a local house and recommended ways to make it safer. You'll pick up some tips for your own home in this show, featuring Sgt. Stephen Wilbanks and Capt. Scott Cagle.


Also see this month's "Eye on Gainesville" to learn about Meals on Wheels offered through the Gainesville-Hall County Community Service Center.

Foster families needed for 2-4 weeks

 

The Hall County Animal Shelter will be transporting 50 dogs to an adoption event in New York on April 27. Foster families are needed to keep these pets in a safe, healthy environment for 2-4 weeks prior to transport. If you are interested, please contact Dr. Meghan Seabolt at 678-450-1587 or [email protected].

Spring Chicken Festival is April 28
 
Registration is now open for the Chicken City Parade, which kicks off the Spring Chicken Festival on April 28. The parade is free for participants and is a great opportunity for businesses and organizations to promote themselves as well as share in a fun-filled, community experience. Learn more about the festival and register for the parade, 5K and chicken cookoff at www.keephallbeautiful.org.

 

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