*A truck fire Tuesday on I-985 in Gainesville forced the closing of one lane of the Interstate, according to a spokesman for the Gainesville Fire Department said Thursday. “The fire was an 18-wheeler that had pulled over off of the interstate near the Elachee bridge,” Joshua Sheridan said. “The truck was having engine issues with the engine compartment catching on fire.” Several Gainesville fire units as well as county fire units responded. City units as well as the county fire department responded.
*State troopers were dispatched to Dorsey Drive and Browns Bridge Road Wednesday about noon to investigate a two-vehicle accident. Upon arrival their investigation determined that a Toyota Tacoma, Nissan Altima and Dodge Durango were traveling west on Browns Bridge Road. The Nissan came to a stop due to the Durango attempting to turn left onto Dorsey Drive. The Toyota Tacoma was following too closely and struck the Nissan in the rear with the front of Toyota. Upon impact, the Nissan was pushed to the right of the roadway, and the Toyota struck the Durango in the rear before coming to an uncontrolled rest. There were no reports Thursday of any injuries.
*Former Hall County Administrator Zach Propes has joined Legacy Risk Solutions team as its Chief Strategy Officer, according to an announcement on the firm’s Facebook page. “With extensive experience in financial and operational leadership, Zach will help guide our strategic vision, strengthen collaboration across the organization, and support the continued growth of our clients, partner agencies, and team,” the posting says. Propes resigned early last month. Though no reason was given when announced his plans a few weeks earlier it was later disclosed that he did because he faced with being fired. EARLIER STORY. POSTED MAY 27: Why Hall Co. Administrator resigned