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How Gainesville nonprofit is helping Latino immigrants get GEDs
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A sign-in sheet sits at the front of the classroom during a GED class Wednesday, March 27, 2019, put on by the Hispanic Alliance for immigrants and native Spanish speakers . - photo by Austin Steele
Joshua Silavent
Published: Mar 30, 2019, 6:00 PM
For many years, Maria Orozco dreamed of returning to school after dropping out in ninth grade at 15 years old.She wasn’t motivated by only a desire to climb the social ladder, find a better job and make more money. It also was a matter of principle and pride.
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Where a new subdivision is being developed off Lake Lanier
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Construction crews prepare new single-family homes and townhomes currently going up Wednesday, April 2, 2025, off Chestatee Rd. near Bolding Mill in Hall County at the new Falcon Landing subdivision. - photo by Scott Rogers
Jeff Gill
The Times
Updated: Apr 2, 2025, 6:39 PM
Published: Apr 2, 2025, 6:40 PM
A new housing development is springing up off the shores of Lake Lanier.
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