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Events
Election Information
770-531-6945
elections.hallcounty.org
Early voting: July 9-27, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Hall County Government Center, 2875 Browns Bridge Road, Gainesville
Saturday voting: July 21, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Hall County Government Center, 2875 Browns Bridge Road, Gainesville
General Primary: July 31, polls open 7 a.m.-7 p.m., find your poll at mvp.sos.state.ga.us.
Parks and Leisure
770-535-8280
Watch Board of Commissioners meetings on TV18 at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. the week following the meeting, 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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Newsletters for county government, parks, fire, and animal shelter.
 
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Hall pledges to reduce energy use
On June 26, Hall County Government announced its partnership in the Better Buildings Challenge, a Department of Energy (DOE) national leadership program calling on corporate chief executives, university presidents, state, local and school district leaders to reduce their portfolio-wide energy use by 20 percent by 2020 and showcase the solutions they use and the results they achieve. Hall County pledged to reduce energy use in 1.3 million square feet of its public facilities by 20 percent as well as work with buildings in Hall County to achieve similar savings. Read more.
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Kathleen Hogan, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency (second from left), recognized Hall County Engineer Kevin McInturff, Program and Grants Manager Jessica Robinson, Buildings Maintenance Director Brett Jockell and Public Works and Utilities Director Ken Rearden for representing Hall County in the Better Buildings Challenge. |
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| Local Bar Association wins state prize
 The Gainesville-Northeastern Bar Association was honored June 1 at the annual meeting of the State Bar of Georgia with the Award of Merit for voluntary bar associations of 101 to 250 members. The Award of Merit is presented to a voluntary bar association for its dedication to improving relations among local lawyers and devoting endless hours to serving their communities." Nicki Vaughan (pictured), Chief Assistant Public Defender for the judicial circuit that includes Hall County, has been President of the Gainesville-Northeastern Circuit Bar Association this past year. Her hard work putting together the entry packet and planning wonderful activities throughout the year helped win the trophy.
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Give input on public transit changes
Hall Area Transit is proposing service changes to curtail expenses and better meet residents' needs. The changes would decrease operating hours, add a new route, increase fares, add options for daily and monthly passes, and increase the age limit of children who may ride for free. The public is invited to provide input on the proposal through July 23. Read more
July 23 Public Hearings:
-1 p.m., Hall Area Transit, 487 Main St., Gainesville
-5:30 p.m., Gainesville-Hall County Community Service Center, 430 Prior St. SE, Gainesville |
| Get election information on TV18
This month's episode of Hall County Connection takes an indepth look at the transportation tax referendum on the July 31 ballot. Hall County Government does not advocate for or against this tax, but it is our responsibility to provide an opportunity for voters to educate themselves about the issues before they head to the polls. Watch at www.tv18online.org. |
2013 budget improves services
On June 22, the Hall County Board of Commissioners adopted a balanced budget for the fiscal year that begins July 1, 2012, and ends June 30, 2013. County offices will have only 3 furloughs, instead of the 12 days of office closings the county has seen since 2008. This change will increase the level of service to residents without raising taxes. Read more. |
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