http://www.hallcounty.org/ Top 10 News Items from Hall County Government - Gainesville, Georgia Hall County Government - Gainesville, Georgia On March 6, 2012, a Special Election will be held in conjunction with the Presidential Preference Primary in Hall County. The voters will answer the following questions: 1. “Shall the governing authority of Hall County, Georgia be authorized to permit and regulate package sales by retailers of both malt beverages and wine on Sundays between the hours of 12:30 PM and 11:30 PM?” 2. “Shall the governing authority of Hall County, Georgia be authorized to permit and regulate Sunday sales of distilled spirits or alcoholic beverages for beverage purposes by the drink?” The special election will be held at the regular polling places for Hall County and the polls will open at 7:00 am and close at 7:00 pm. Last day to register to vote in this election is Feb. 6. Absentee ballots by mail are available for the March 6 presidential preference primary. Applications are available at the Hall County Elections Office or online. Early voting will be available Feb. 13-March 2 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Elections Office, 2285 Browns Bridge Road, Suite 2, Gainesville. The office will be open Saturday, Feb. 25, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., as well. Contact the Hall County Elections Office 770-531-6945 with questions. More details http://www.hallcounty.org/news/full.asp?ID=2016 The Hall County Board of Elections is seeking motivated people who can endure long hours (6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.) to work as Poll Officials for the upcoming election. All workers must be a Hall County resident, be age 16 or older, never have been convicted of a felony, and be able to read, write and speak English. All poll workers are required to attend a two-hour training class prior to each election. Please contact the Elections Office at 770-531-6944 for more information. http://www.hallcounty.org/news/full.asp?ID=2022 This is to advise that in the Latty Road area near Lula, there was contact between a skunk and a dog. On Jan. 30, Hall County Animal Services was advised that the skunk was positive for rabies. This is the second confirmed case of 2012. Positive alert signs will be posted in the area where the rabid skunk was located. If you live in this area or you see an animal acting abnormally, contact Hall County Animal Services at 770-531-6830, or during non-working hours call Hall County Dispatch at 770-536-8812. Animal owners are encouraged to vaccinate their domesticated pets for rabies. Vaccines are available at the Hall County Animal Shelter for $10 Tuesday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at 1688 Barber Rd, Gainesville. Rabies information http://www.hallcounty.org/news/full.asp?ID=2019 On January 30, 2012, Agents from the Gainesville-Hall County Multi-Agency Narcotics Squad and Hall County Sheriff’s Office Uniformed Patrol Division arrested three individuals during the course of a drug investigation. All three men were arrested without incident after they arrived at a pre-determined location to complete a drug transaction. During the course of the investigation, Agents seized Oxycodone, Alprazolam, and marijuana. All three men were booked in at the Hall County Jail, charged as follows: Arrestee #1: Darrell James Pierce, 23, of Gainesville, Ga. Charges: Possession of Oxycodone with the Intent to Distribute Use of a Communications Device to Facilitate a Drug Transaction Arrestee #2: Kelvin Deandre Dozier, 23, Of Buford, Ga. Charges: Possession of Oxycodone with the Intent to Distribute Possession of Marijuana (M) Arrestee #3: Brandon O’Neal Brayboy, 24, Of Buford, Ga. Charge: Possession of Alprazolam http://www.hallcounty.org/news/full.asp?ID=2020 Register now for the Hall County Sheriff's Office summer Teen Driver Program. Visit www.advance4kids.com and click on the Teen Driver Tab at the top of the page. Eight class sessions are available: 4 at Chestatee High School in June, and 4 at South Hall Middle School in July. Contact Cpl. Vic Gazaway at 770-532-4416 Ext.1102 or vgazaway@hallcounty.org with questions. http://www.hallcounty.org/news/full.asp?ID=2015 Don’t let your house “kick” you out. Take the right steps now! Join Lt. Beverley Walker and Lt. Christy Martin of Hall County Fire Services (HCFS) to learn about their Falls Prevention Program. Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. Mulberry Creek Community Center 4491 JM Turk Road Flowery Branch, GA 30542 Free to attend! http://www.hallcounty.org/news/full.asp?ID=2018 FREE Income Tax Preparation & E-File By IRS Trained Volunteers For Households Earning $49,000 or Less During the 2011 Tax Year. Download Informational Flyer (PDF) http://www.hallcounty.org/news/full.asp?ID=2014 This is to advise that on Jan. 20 in the Bryant Quarter Road area of Gillsville, there was contact between two dogs and a bobcat. On Jan. 25, Hall County Animal Services was advised that the bobcat was positive for rabies. This is the first confirmed case of 2012, as well as the first case of rabies confirmed in a bobcat in Hall County. Positive alert signs will be posted in the area where the rabid bobcat was located. If you live in this area or you see an animal acting abnormally in the Union Church Road area, contact Hall County Animal Services at 770-531-6830, or during non-working hours call Hall County Dispatch at 770-536-8812. In this case, the two dogs were up to date on their vaccinations. Animal owners are encouraged to vaccinate their domesticated pets for rabies. Vaccines are available at the Hall County Animal Shelter for $10 Tuesday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at 1688 Barber Rd, Gainesville. Rabies Information Sheet http://www.hallcounty.org/news/full.asp?ID=2013 On January 24, 2012, Agents from the Gainesville-Hall County Multi-Agency Narcotics Squad and Deputies from the Hall County Sheriff’s Office Uniformed Patrol Division arrested 22 year-old Pedro Lopez, of Gainesville, during the course of an investigation. After being stopped for traffic violations by Sheriff's Deputies and being arrested on an outstanding probation warrant, a search of Mr. Lopez’s vehicle produced nine baggies containing marijuana. Mr. Lopez was booked in at the Hall County Jail, charged with Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Distribute, Possession of Marijuana (misdemeanor), Driving Without a Seatbelt, and is also being held on a State Court Probation Warrant. http://www.hallcounty.org/news/full.asp?ID=2012 On January 18, 2012, Agents with the Gainesville-Hall County Multi-Agency Nartcotics Squad (MANS) and the Gang Task Force, along with Officers from the Gainesville Police Department Uniformed Patrol Division, arrested 28 year-old Quincy Marquette Smith, of Gainesville, during the course of a drug investigation. Agents arrested Smith without incident after executing a search warrant at his residence, 2129-A Martin Luther King Blvd. During the course of the search, Agents seized approximately $1,400 worth of crack cocaine, less than one ounce of marijuana, digital scales, and a .25 caliber semi-automatic handgun. Smith was booked in at the Hall County Jail, charged with Possession of Cocaine with the Intent to Distribute, Possession of Marijuana (misdemeanor), Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, and Possession of a Firearm with an Altered Identification Number. http://www.hallcounty.org/news/full.asp?ID=2010