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Inland port coming to Gainesville. How big will its impact be in the region?

Gov. Nathan Deal announced the coming inland port to be built at Gateway Industrial Centre off Ga. 365 in Hall County during a press conference at the Lanier Flight Center Monday, Dec. 3, 2018, at Gainesville's Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport. - photo by Scott Rogers

12042018 INLAND 3.jpg — Gov. Nathan Deal announced the coming inland port to be built at Gateway Industrial Centre off Ga. 365 in Hall County during a press conference at the Lanier Flight Center Monday, Dec. 3, 2018, at Gainesville's Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport. - photo by Scott Rogers

Jeff GillFollow @jeffgtimes

Updated: Dec 3, 2018, 11:13 PM

Published: Dec 3, 2018, 8:15 PM

A regional terminal for cargo heading from the Port of Savannah to area companies could open in 2021 at the Gateway Industrial Centre off Ga. 365 in North Hall.State officials, including Gov. Nathan Deal touted and gave more details about the project, which was announced earlier this year, at a gathering with area business and government leaders Monday, Dec. 3, at Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport in Gainesville.

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Update: New development on plans to begin charging for parking on downtown streets

Parking spots on the square in downtown Gainesville are filled Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025. The Gainesville City Council has proposed a plan for pay parking beginning in May. - photo by Scott Rogers

02282025 PARKING 1.jpg — Parking spots on the square in downtown Gainesville are filled Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025. The Gainesville City Council has proposed a plan for pay parking beginning in May. - photo by Scott Rogers

Denise Etheridge

The Times

Updated: Mar 4, 2025, 11:18 PM

Published: Feb 27, 2025, 6:08 PM

City Manager Bryan Lackey said administrators want to evaluate feedback received on the proposed changes.

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