PROJECT PATRONS:
WE LOVE OUR HOMETOWN
We are ambassadors for our community and we thought we should introduce our community, one person at a time, to each other and to the world. We are telling the story of our community through the terrific people that live and work here, one voice and one face at a time.
If you know of someone that you would like to nominate for this project, please let us know!
Faces of Hall County: Marketplace Trio
One of the premier shopping events of the season is right around the corner! November 4th and 5th are the dates for the 25th Annual Marketplace sponsored by The Medical Center Auxiliary [...]
Faces of Hall County: Alma Bowen
“I thought that I was applying for The Times bookkeeping job,” said retired editor of The Times, Alma Bowen. In 1960, Alma Bowen moved to Hall County looking for a job. She [...]
Faces of Hall County: Dixie Truelove
Dixie Truelove has always called Hall County her home with memories of the Sherwood Rocking Chair Theater and Woolworth’s store from many years ago. After graduating from North Hall High School, Dixie [...]
Faces of Hall County: Amanda Wilbanks
Growing up in the kitchen with her mother, Amanda Wilbanks never dreamed she would use these skills to open her own pie shop. Little did she know how important this introduction to [...]
Faces of Hall County: Blythe Barrett Nicholson
As a physical therapist at Atlanta Rehabilitation, Blythe’s main focus is helping others and pushing them to achieve things they may not think possible. She takes that same servant spirit into her [...]
Faces of Hall County: Regina Cochran
Regina Cochran, Vice President & Partner at the Norton Agency, Residential Division, is a woman who lives each day by faith even through challenging times. She is a 38-year Gainesville resident and [...]
Faces of Hall County: Ava White
Meet Ava White. Since she was in middle school, knowledge and learning have been her passion. After attending Furman, Peabody, and then UGA, she returned to Gainesville and began pursuing her career [...]
Faces of Hall County: Liz Coates
Meet Liz Coates. While she didn’t initially plan on pursuing a career in ministry, Liz works as the Associate Pastor of Discipleship and Spiritual Formation at First Baptist Church and says “I can’t [...]
Faces of Hall County: The Honorable Joe Diaz
Long time Gainesville resident, Joe Diaz, is all about the people. From his role as a lawyer, dad, friend; and now, Juvenile Judge, he is constantly encountering diverse individuals. “Opposing perspectives and [...]
Faces of Hall County: TeQuilla Williams
Meet TeQuilla Williams, the creator of Funtology Fundamentals, an interactive cosmetology, nails and skincare program for teens. It was created “to bridge the gap between Barbie dolls and beauty dolls,” she says. [...]
Faces of Hall County: Dr. Lisa Jue
Dr. Lisa Jue is a leading expert in the field of anti-aging medicine and is the co-founder and C.E.O. of Rejuvenation Clinics of Georgia based in Gainesville. She is married to Donald Jue [...]
Faces of Hall County: Amanda Watkins
Moving back to Hall County about a year ago, Amanda Watkins feels like a local again. She was born and raised in Hall County, and attended Gainesville High School. During her years of [...]
Faces of Hall County: Kristine Alexander
Kristine Alexander can easily be described by the things that she loves; her family, friends, being creative and photography. Kristine is a full-time wife and mom and part-time photographer. She grew up in [...]
Faces of Hall County: Dr. Dan Winston
Growing up in the small town of Tyler, Texas, Dr. Dan Winston enjoyed the simple things in life such as hunting, fishing, and working on the family farm. Now a days, what [...]
Faces of Hall County: Sue Sigmon-Nosach
Sue Sigmon-Nosach wears many hats. She is an artist with 2 Broken Broads who creates stunning broken glass mosaics, www.2brokenbroads.com. She is a wife and has been for 37 years. She is [...]
Faces of Hall County: Kristen Miller
You may remember Officer Kristen Miller of the Gainesville Police Department from an act of kindness last year that went viral on social media. Miller, along with Cpl. Jess Van, performed a [...]
Faces of Hall County: Andrew McCleskey
Seven years ago, Andrew McCleskey moved to Gainesville and began pursuing his passion as the Area Director of Gainesville Hall County Young Life. Young Life is a Christian ministry with the mission [...]
Faces of Hall County: Shannon Faile
Shannon Faile can do it all. During the past school year (2015-2016) Shannon worked as the AP U.S. History teacher at Gainesville High School while also running her clothing store, Image Boutique in Flowery [...]
Faces of Hall County: Danielle Aikens-Holland
Danielle Aikens-Holland is the Owner and Artistic Director of Northeast Georgia School of Music and Dance in the heart of Gainesville, Georgia. Danielle has been in Hall County her entire life and [...]
Faces of Hall County: Beth Baldwin
Meet Beth Baldwin! Beth has deep roots in Gainesville. She graduated from GHS in 1978, took a small hiatus from our town when she attended the University of Tennessee where she cheered [...]
Faces of Hall County: Arturo Corso
Even at a young age, Arturo Corso knew his life purpose was to help as many people as possible. He fulfilled this purpose by becoming a Criminal Defense attorney who also works [...]
Faces of Hall County: Benjie Wood
Passionate, inspiring and loving; these are a few of the words that describe Gainesville High School’s Boys varsity basketball coach, Benjie Wood. Speaking with Coach Wood, it is obvious he has a [...]
Faces of Hall County: Sam Couvillon
Gainesville City Councilman Sam Couvillon had a goal to be able to do a flying toe touch on his 40th birthday and five years later he still can do a few, learning [...]
Faces of Hall County: Ron Combs
Meet Ron Combs, longtime Hall County resident, owner of Combs Pest Control and Army veteran. "I've worked in the pest control industry for 22 years, starting with Orkin July 1994," he said. [...]