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Hall County Property Tax Increase: What Gainesville Homeowners Need to Know
Hall County residents are navigating a complex 14.12% tax increase notice. While some see relief, Gainesville city residents face a specific hike to fund court
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Who Is Running for Hall County School Board? 2026 Election Guide
As the absentee ballot window opens, Gainesville voters must choose between fiscal conservative Joe Anglin and Democrat Susan Taylor for the School Board.
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Local Government
Hall County Property Tax Increase: What Gainesville Homeowners Need to Know
Hall County residents are navigating a complex 14.12% tax increase notice. While some see relief, Gainesville city residents face a specific hike to fund court
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Hall County Commissioners Ethics Investigation: Public Hearing Set
Three Hall County Planning Commissioners face removal after an investigation into alleged Open Meetings Act violations. A public hearing is set for Gainesville.
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Hall County Planning Commission Under Fire for Open Meetings Violations
A third-party investigation into the Hall County Planning Commission reveals systemic Open Meetings Act violations, sparking calls for official removals.
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Hall County Property Tax 2026: Board of Assessors Sets August Meeting Dates
Hall County homeowners face a critical window as the Board of Tax Assessors prepares for its August 19 meeting amid a proposed 14.12% property tax increase.
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Hall County Zoning Update: Commissioners to Hear All Planning Applications
Hall County’s elected commissioners take direct control of all zoning decisions in Gainesville following a transparency scandal that ousted unelected planners.
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Elections
Who Is Running for Hall County School Board? 2026 Election Guide
As the absentee ballot window opens, Gainesville voters must choose between fiscal conservative Joe Anglin and Democrat Susan Taylor for the School Board.
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Hall County 2026 Election Guide: Deadlines and Voting Dates You Need to Know
With the 2026 General Election approaching, Hall County officials have released critical deadlines for voter registration and absentee ballot requests.
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Crime & Safety
Why ICE Is Good for Hall County: 371 Foreign-Born Inmates and 139 Detainers Prove Enforcement Works
Hall County's own HB 1105 report shows 371 foreign-born inmates booked in a single quarter, 139 ICE detainers issued, and charges ranging from rape to meth trafficking. ICE cooperation through 287(g) and Operation Safe Community is removing criminal aliens from Gainesville neighborhoods — and it's working.
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