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Times Talks

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Times Talks | Forum with Republican candidates for the U.S. House 9th District

Republican candidates for the U.S. House 9th District join Times Editor Shannon Casas and reporter Conner Evans for a debate ahead of the May election. Note, candidate John London was included in this event but later disqualified from the race.

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Times Talks | Forum with Republican candidates for the state House District 30

Republican candidates for the state House District 30, representing south Hall, join Times Editor Shannon Casas and reporter Jeff Gill for a debate ahead of the May election.

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Times Talks | Forum with candidates for the state Senate District 49

Candidates for the state Senate District 49 join Times Editor Shannon Casas and reporter Conner Evans for a debate ahead of the May election.

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Times Talks | Forum with candidates for Hall County Board of Commissioners District 3

Candidates for the Hall County Board of Commissioners District 3 seat representing north and east Hall join Times Editor Shannon Casas and reporter Conner Evans for a debate ahead of the May election.

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The Times celebrates 75 years

Times Editor in Chief Shannon Casas and former Editor Johnny Vardeman discuss the papers 75-year history as well as its future. They're joined by General Manager Norman Baggs and reporter Conner Evans.

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Times Talks | Debate with candidates for Gainesville mayor

Gainesville mayor candidates Sam Couvillon and Devin Pandy join Times Editor in Chief Shannon Casas and government reporter Conner Evans for a debate of Gainesville issues ahead of the Nov. 2 municipal election.

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North Georgia Talks | With economic experts

A live virtual discussion about the 2020 economy and what to expect in 2021. Panelists include Tim Evans with the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce, Kersha Cartwright, spokeswoman from the Georgia Department of Labor, and Bob Willis of Willis Investment Counsel in Gainesville.

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North Georgia Talks | With COVID-19 experts

Our journalists speak with local health leaders Dr. John Delzell, incident commander with Northeast Georgia Health System, and Dr. Zachary Taylor of the Department of Public Health District 2 about the best ways to celebrate the holidays amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Times Talks | With those diagnosed with cancer

Watch: Reporter Kelsey Podo and Digital Editor Thomas Hartwell speak to local residents Donald Cantrell, Will Wagner and Aubrey Glencamp about their cancer diagnoses. Listen to their stories of the difference support from friends and family made, the goals they've set for themselves and the changes they've made to their lifestyles.

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Times Talks | Forum with candidates for U.S. House 9th District

A live forum with candidates for U.S. House 9th District, Republican Andrew Clyde and Democrat Devin Pandy.

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Times Talks | Forum with candidates for state House District 29

Live discussion with Republican Matt Dubnik and Democrat Pat Calmes on top state issues affecting Hall County.

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Times Talks | Forum with candidates for state House District 30

Live discussion with Republican Emory Dunahoo and Democrat Leigh Miller on top state issues affecting Hall County.

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Times Talks | With Hall, Gainesville school superintendents

Our journalists are joined by Hall County Schools Superintendent Will Schofield and Gainesville City Schools Superintendent Jeremy Williams to discuss their strategies for educating children amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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