The Gainesville Times team has been working on something extra special: More to the Story, our new podcast taking you beyond the headlines and into the stories shaping Hall County. In this month's episode, life reporter Adriana Cascio heads out to the waters of Lake Lanier with Capt. Tom Stepnowski, local historian and owner of the Lake Lanier Haunted Experience boat tour. Aside from its beautiful scenery and recreational activities, the lore of Lake Lanier is filled with stories of buried towns, tragic incidents and even reported ghost sightings. But how much of its reputation is actually rooted in history and not just a legend? Tune in as we uncover what's really lurking beneath the surface of Lake Lanier.

(Update: After receiving the audio files that were recorded on the island from Stepnowski, Adrianna and Ashtin both listened to the recordings and didn't hear any responses to the questions.)

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Episode produced and edited by Ashtin Barker

The Gainesville Times team has been working on something extra special: More to the Story, our new podcast taking you beyond the headlines and into the stories shaping Hall County.

In this month's episode, life reporter Adriana Cascio is heading down to South Hall to talk all about corn - more specifically the Buford Corn Maze. The beloved fall attraction will soon be left without a home as it's 10-year lease on the property comes to an end in 2027. Owners Billy and Cindy Sachse reveal what's next for the Buford Corn Maze and what its $1 million to $2 million move may have to offer.

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Episode produced and edited by Ashtin Barker

The Gainesville Times team has been working on something extra special: More to the Story, our new podcast taking you beyond the headlines and into the stories shaping Hall County.

In our first episode, we’re talking with Tanya Hagwood of the Concerned Citizens of Hall County Facebook group about the effort to recall Sheriff Gerald Couch in response to his February DUI arrest and subsequent suspension by Gov. Brian Kemp. We’ll also hear from Couch’s attorney, Blake Poole, to get his perspective on the recall effort.

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