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Eli Ligon experiences the relief of remission

Gainesville teenager received good news after chemo, radiation

University of Alabama quarterback Blake Barnett met with Eli Ligon at a Crimson Tide football practice in August. - photo by COURTESY OF KENT GIDLEY

0904ELI3 — University of Alabama quarterback Blake Barnett met with Eli Ligon at a Crimson Tide football practice in August. - photo by COURTESY OF KENT GIDLEY

Kristen Oliver

Updated: Sep 3, 2015, 11:11 PM

Published: Sep 3, 2015, 11:15 PM

The radiation made it difficult to swallow, but Eli Ligon is breathing easier now. Eli, 13, was diagnosed with nasopharyngeal carcinoma in March. After months of chemotherapy and radiation, Eli is cancer-free.

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Housing proposal off Ga. 365 in northeast Hall gets initial OK with these changes

A 248-home subdivision has hit a snag as the developer tries to get the development approved under a new Hall County zoning category. Rendering courtesy of Hall County

02212025 CAGLE 1.png — A 248-home subdivision has hit a snag as the developer tries to get the development approved under a new Hall County zoning category. Rendering courtesy of Hall County

Jeff GillFollow @jeffgtimes

The Times

Updated: Mar 17, 2025, 10:48 PM

Published: Feb 20, 2025, 7:19 PM

The proposal was recommended for approval by the Hall County Planning Commission.

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