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Here's the news you need to know and the details that cover it
all in Hall!
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New Hall County C.I. grand opening set for Feb. 12
Hall County Government will be holding a grand opening for the new Hall County Correctional Institution (C.I.) on Friday, Feb. 12 at 10 a.m. The new facility replaces the old Hall County C.I., which is 53 years old. "We are honored to be able to provide the citizens of Hall County with a more secure, efficient facility, which will meet the needs of our correctional system for years to come," said Hall County Warden Walt Davis. Read more here. |
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Register now for the Government Scholars' Academy!
Registration is now open for the Hall County Government Scholars' Academy, which will be held March 15- May 10. Each of the nine sessions will focus on a different aspect of local government and will include tours of many facilities. Be ready for an interesting, interactive experience! Read more and sign up here.
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Hall County crews worked through the night, keeping citizens safe during latest winter weather event
Hall County crews worked throughout the night on Jan. 22 to keep roads clear during the latest winter weather event, resulting in a relatively uneventful 24 hours for public safety personnel.
"Road crews have been out all night and continue to remain in the field to address areas of icing and fallen trees in the right of way," Hall County Administrator Randy Knighton said the following day. "The crews will continue to work to address icing issues on roads as temperatures remain near or below freezing." Our thanks to those men and women who worked to keep us safe!
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Deadline for Taxpayer Returns of Real & Personal Property, other exemptions is April 1
Jan. 1 - April 1 is the time period for Hall County property owners to file a Taxpayer Return of Real Estate, Personal Property Reporting Form or file for Homestead Exemptions and Conservation Use with the Hall County Board of Assessors Office. Reasons to file a Real Property Tax Return or Personal Property Reporting Form are as follows:
Reasons to file a Taxpayer Return of Real Property or Personal Property Reporting Form:
* To request a review of your real estate property appraisal
* To report additions or deletions of buildings on your real estate property
* To report new acquisitions of personal property, such as business equipment, boats or aircraft
* To make sure existing personal property is depreciated properly
* To report that you've sold your boat, business, or aircraft to keep from getting erroneously taxed
* To report new acquisitions to avoid a 10 percent non-filing penalty (for business, boats and aircraft personal property only)
Read more about filing a Taxpayer Return of Real Estate, Personal Property Reporting Form or file for Homestead Exemptions and Conservation Use by clicking here.
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Weather sirens, Citizen's Alert System to be tested Feb. 3
At approximately 10 a.m. Feb. 3, 2016, Hall County Central Communications/E9-1-1 will conduct an audible test of the severe weather warning system. This will only be a test. The sirens will sound for approximately three minutes. The test coincides with Severe Weather Awareness Week, which runs from Feb. 1- 5. The week is an ideal time for residents and their families to prepare for the possibility of a disaster. Read more here.
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'Wag at the Ag' pet adoption event set for March 20
Mark your calendar for the Hall County Animal Shelter's 1st Annual Wag at the Ag adoption event. Could one of the animals attending this event be the right pet for you? Come find out! During Wag at the Ag, shelters and rescue groups will come together in one place, with one mission: to find homes for as many pets as possible. Adopters will also have the opportunity to meet several dogs at the same time and choose the perfect match!
When: Sunday, March 20, 2016
Noon - 4:00pm
Where: Chicopee Woods Ag Center
1855 Calvary Church Road
Gainesville, GA 30507
Covered Arena - rain or shine
Cost: Free to the public
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News from Hall County Fire Services
On Jan. 8, Hall County Fire Services graduated Recruit Class 41 and added 28 new firefighters to serve the citizens and visitors of Hall County (Recruit Class #41 pictured left).
Students at Chestatee High School's Public Safety Class participated recently in a collaborative effort between Hall County Fire Services, the Hall County Schools System and Lanier Technical College. On Jan. 19, HCFS's Engine 13, Medic 16, Truck 16, Rescue 4, Battalion 3 and Captain 1 arrived at Chestatee High to serve as displays for the students. A number of HCFS employees also spoke to the students about their job roles (event photo to the right).
Station 7 A-shift personnel conducted a coat drive from December to January and were able to collect over 60 coats and blankets for distribution (pictured left). These items were delivered to Good News at Noon to assist our local citizens in need.
Station 13 B-shift personnel were inspired to offer assistance beyond their typical call of duty for a resident within their station's primary coverage area. They identified fire safety hazards inside and outside the home (before and after shots to the right) and requested to lend their helping hands in clearing the yard of these concerns, which was accepted. The HCFS crew discussed home safety recommendations with the resident and ways to get herself out of the home in case of an emergency. Inside the home, they also installed a smoke detector and a carbon monoxide detector.
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News from the Hall County Sheriff's Office
The Hall County Sheriff's Office Teen Driver registration begins at 12 a.m. on Feb. 1. Due to popularity and class size restrictions, participants must be 15 or 16 years of age and have a learner's permit (not a drivers license) to qualify for the class. This is a four-day class (Monday - Thursday) from 7:45 a.m. until 4 p.m. and requires complete attendance throughout the four-day course. Click here to register.
As a part of the neighborhood watch program at the Hall County Sheriff's Office, the Community Service and Crime Prevention units have partnered with NextDoor.com to better provide residents with crime bulletins, prevention tips, and other tools to address the issues in individual neighborhoods. If your group hasn't connected, now would be a good time to check into the Nextdoor.com online community for Hall County residents. Additionally, if you would like to create a neighborhood watch group in your neighborhood, call us today for help on getting started: (770)533-7659. Thank you for being our extra sets of eyes and ears!
Hall County Sheriff's Office Traffic Enforcement Unit deputies will be out in force on GA 60 south, Poplar Springs Road, and GA 129 south. They will be concentrating on speeding, distracted driving, texting while driving, etc. These locations will change every month and will be posted on social media to alert the community as new areas of concentration are provided. Thank you for driving safely and supporting our efforts!
Hall County's #backthebadge program is continuing its successful campaign as citizens, local businesses and other groups show their support for local law enforcement. The Sheriff's Office would like to extend their gratitude for the overwhelming support from the Gainesville-Hall County community. For more information on the program, click here.
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HCSO Safe Driving Tip: How to know if you're following to close
OCGA 40-6-49 Following Too Closely: "The driver of a motor vehicle shall not follow another vehicle more closely than is reasonable and prudent, having due regard for the speed of such vehicles and the traffic upon the condition of the highway" So how do you know if you are following too closely? The general rule to use when determining a safe distance between you and the vehicle in front of you is the "3 Second Rule." In order to apply the "3 Second Rule," first select a fixed object on the road ahead such as a sign, tree or overpass. When the vehicle ahead of you passes the object, slowly count "One One Thousand, Two One Thousand, Three One Thousand." If you reach the object before completing your count, you're following too closely. - Inclement Weather, Heavy Traffic, or Night Time Driving: In heavy traffic, at night, or when weather conditions are not ideal (Light Rain, Light Fog, Light Snow) double the "3 Second Rule" to 6 Seconds.
- Poor Weather: If the weather conditions are very poor (Heavy Rain, Heavy Fog, or Heavy Snow) Triple the "3 Second Rule" to 9 seconds.
Maintaining the proper and safe distance between you and the vehicle ahead of you will help to ensure that you reach your destination safely. In addition, maintaining a safe distance will reduce the probability of becoming a victim of "road rage" or aggressive driving that is often precipitated by following too closely or "tailgating."
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View the latest SPLOST revenue and expenditure reports
Hall County voters approved Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) VII in March of 2015. SPLOST revenue must be used for specific capital outlays (operations and maintenance expenditures are not authorized) such as courthouses, jails, roads, and bridges. Projects financed by SPLOST are intended to benefit the county as a whole, either standing alone or in combination with other county capital outlay projects or municipal capital outlay projects. View the latest reports regarding revenues and expenditures for SPLOST by clicking the links below: SPLOST Expenditure Status Updates
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HCSO Sgt. ties own world record, raises funds for charity
Hall County Sheriff's Office Sgt. Greg Cochran flipped a 555 pound tire 205 times in a single hour at Chestatee High School on Jan. 16, tying his own world record.
Proceeds from the event's sponsors, which included North Hall Tire & Wheel, Texas Roadhouse, Syfan Logistics, Reebok, Record Setter and The Vitamin Shoppe, went to the Georgia Sheriff's Youth Homes and Chestatee High School's Community Service Program. |
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TV-18 goes 'Behind the Badge'
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You may have seen or heard about Hall County's latest social media campaign titled "Back the Badge," a program that showcases various individuals, groups and/or businesses show their support of local public safety personnel with pictures on Facebook and Twitter. This episode of TV 18's Hall County Connection takes that thought a step further, bringing the community behind those badges they're backing to find out what it takes-- and what it means-- to be a member of local law enforcement. Click here to watch the complete episode of Hall County Connection.
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Hall Co. Fire Services offering free CPR classes to the public
Do you know how to save a life? Hall County Fire Services is now offering free monthly CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) classes to citizens interested in learning this life-saving skill. Classes will be held at 6 p.m. on the third Monday of every month at the Hall County Emergency Services Complex, located at 470 Crescent Drive in Gainesville. Space is limited. To sign up, call 770-531-6838.
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HCSO Dive Team to participate in Polar Plunge
The Hall County Sheriff's Office Dive Team is participating in the 2016 Polar Plunge, benefiting Special Olympics Georgia. The event will take place at Lake Lanier Islands on Saturday, Feb. 20 at 1:30 p.m. Gates open at 11 a.m. Click here for more details. |
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Katie Crumley | Hall County Government | 770.297.5504 | kcrumley@hallcounty.org |
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