Events
Sheriff's Office
April 8: Fatal Vision programs begin at Hall County high schools
April 25: ADVANCE Program graduations begin at Hall County elementary schools
April 27: Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Sterling on the Lake Community Center. Citizens can drop off unwanted/unused prescription meds, excluding liquids and hypodermic needles, for destruction.
Public Safety
April 14-20: National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week
Parks and Leisure
770-535-8280
Mulberry Creek Community Center:
North GA Elite Spring Break Basketball Camp
Dates: April 1 - April 5
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Grades: K - 5 (boys and girls)
Cost: Please visit www.northgaelite.com for details and to register.
USTA Sanctioned Jr. Level 5, "One Day Shoot Out" tournament on Saturday, April 13th
At the Bobby Bailey Tennis Center at Alberta Banks Park Sign up now at USTA.com.
For players ages 16U-12U.
Dance Classes
Mulberry Creek Community Center (770-965-7140)
SPACES STILL AVAILABLE!!!
PreBallet for 2-3 year olds
Date: Tuesdays, February 26 - May 14
(No class on April 2)
Time: 10:15 - 11:00 a.m.
Cost: $130 for 11 classes
Tap-Ballet for 4-6 year olds
Date: Mondays, February 25 - May 13
(No class on April 1)
Time: 5:30 - 6:15 p.m.
Cost: $130 for 11 classes
Hip Hop for 7-12 year olds
Date: Mondays, February 25 - May 13
(No class on April 1)
Time: 6:30 - 7:15 p.m.
Cost: $130 for 11 classes
East Hall Community Center (678-450-1540)
Tap-Ballet for 3-5 year olds
Date: Tuesdays, February 26 - May 14
(No class on April 2)
Time: 6 - 6:45 p.m.
Cost: $130 for 11 classes
Exercise Classes
Mulberry Creek Community Center (770-965-7140)
Zumba
Date: Ongoing monthly class
Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Time: 4:20 - 5:20 p.m.
Ages: 16 years old and up
Cost: $20/4 classes or $40/8 classes
$6/walk-ins
Instructor: Melissa Grove
North Hall Community Center (770-535-8280)
Zumba
Days: Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Thursdays, 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Ages: 16 years old and up
Cost: $5.00 per class
Family Movie Night
Presenting..."Wreck it Ralph"
When: April 4
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Cost: $5 per person
Yoga
When: April 10
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Cost: $8 per person
Please wear fitness attire.
Life Line Presentation
When: April 12
Time: 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
Cost: Free
Additional Park and Leisure events can be found here.
April 3 and 17, 4 p.m.
Hall County Government Center, 2nd Floor HR Training Room, 2875 Browns Bridge Road, Gainesville, GA 30504
Hall County Government Center, 2nd Floor Commission Meeting Room, 2875 Browns Bridge Road, Gainesville, GA 30504
Board of Commissioners
April 10 at 4 p.m. and April 25 at 6 p.m.
Hall County Government Center, 2nd Floor Commission Meeting Room, 2875 Browns Bridge Road, Gainesville, GA 30504
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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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Burning yard debris
Plan now to burn all of your yard debris (leaves, tree limbs, etc.) 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 residential 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 will 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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Buy tickets now for Hawgin' on Lanier Concert to benefit the Animal Shelter
Tickets are available for Hawgin' on Lanier's Jimmy Buffett tribute band concert, benefiting the Hall County Animal Shelter. The concert will be held Friday, May 17 at 7:30 p.m. at Laurel Park. "Pirates of the Opry" will perform at the park's amphitheater and barbecue will be provided by the Gainesville Jaycees. Tickets are $15 for admission or $300 for a table of eight, which includes dinner. To purchase tickets or for more information, contact Hall County Public Information Officer Katie Crumley at 770-297-5504 or kcrumley@hallcounty.org. |
| Government Scholars' Academy kicks off this month
The Hall County Government Scholars' Academy begins April 9 with an opening night dinner at the Hall County Government Center. Representatives of Hall County Government, including Hall County Administrator Randy Knighton, Tax Commissioner Darla Eden and Finance Director Vickie Neikirk, will talk with the group about their particular department and the current challenges facing Hall County. Limited space is still available, so sign up here if you are interested in participating in this informative program. |
| Public Information Meeting scheduled for proposed South Hall park
Hall County Parks and Leisure Services will hold a Public Information Meeting on the proposed Cherokee Bluffs Park on April 15. The meeting is scheduled to take place between 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the Mulberry Creek Community Center. Anyone requesting additional information is asked to contact Hall County Parks and Leisure Services at 770-535-8280. |
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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 5-6. 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 5, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. & Saturday, April 6, 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 |
| Get an update on the Healthy Hall County fitness program
In this episode of "Hall County Connection" on TV18,
we're showcasing Healthy Hall County, a fitness initiative geared toward Hall County Government employees, their dependents and retirees. Personal Trainer Greg Cochran is also showing us some exercise moves that can help keep us moving without leaving the comfort of our own home. Watch the full episode here. |
| Hall County's HR Director makes local news for charitable work
Hall County Human Resources Director Bill Moats was the man behind last month's Forsyth County Slugfest, an annual baseball tournament that raises money for local non-profits. Moats' dedication to the annual event was highlighted in the Feb. 24th issue of Forsyth County News. Moats organized more than 250 teams and more than 3,000 players during the weekend of March 8-10. The yearly tournament has raised over $140,000 for charities in the area, including the Miracle Network, Northside Hospital, Children's Healthcare and the Special Olympics. |
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| Community Recycling Event at Sterling on the Lake
Sterling on the Lake is hosting a Community Recycling Event on Saturday, April 27 between 9 a.m. and noon. Get started on your spring cleaning by recycling any of the following items that will be accepted at that location on that date:
- Small/medium electronics, such as stereos, microwaves, computers, printers, blenders, vacums, etc. are accepted. TVs can be recycled for $10 each.
- An onsite commercial shredder is available for documents.
- All non-liquid prescription drugs will be accepted once the label containing personal information is removed.
- Used bedding and towels will be accepted and donated to the Hall County Animal Shelter.
- Used paints or stains can be recycled and reformulated for the following prices: Latex paints: $5/gallon; Oil Base/Stains: $6/gallon; All pints: $2/pint
- Gently used books or magazines
- Wine corks
- Any toner or ink cartridges
- Bottle or jar tops of all sizes
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| District 2 Public Health hosting screening of healthcare movie
District 2 Public Health and Brenau University will host a screening of the video: ESCAPE FIRE: The Fight to Rescue American Healthcare at Brenau University's Thurmond-McRae Auditorium on April 2 at 4 p.m.
The viewing is free and open to the public but seating is limited. We ask that those wanting to attend RSVP to 770-535-5743 or email agallen@dhr.state.ga.us
There will be a panel discussion following the video. For more information about the film, please visit: http://escapefiremovie.com/
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| Touch A Truck at Laurel Park on May 5 benefitting the Animal Shelter
Touch A Truck, benefitting the Hall County Animal Shelter, will be held at Laurel Park on May 5 from noon until 4 p.m. There is a $5 parking fee for the event.
The Touch-a-Truck Family Festival provides children with a fun chance to see all of their favorite trucks, fire engines, tractors, racecars and much more! |
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