Saturday, January 18th, 2025

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Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 18th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The City of Gainesville has begun accepting applications for the 2025 Gainesville Chicken Festival Scholarship. The Gainesville Times
- ➤ Northeast Georgia celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a variety of events, including parades, cultural festivities, and outdoor activities. AccessWDUN
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 31-year-old man was arrested by Hall County Sheriff’s Office after reportedly causing a disturbance at a Waffle House and exhibiting dangerous behavior while driving, leading to multiple charges including DUI and making terroristic threats. 97.5 Glory
- ➤ A Gainesville woman was apprehended for utilizing counterfeit checks to purchase goods from local businesses, resulting in theft and forgery charges. AccessWDUN
- ➤ Gainesville police arrested 17-year-old Roberto Acevedo for involuntary manslaughter after a shooting incident resulted in one teenage fatality and another injured. AccessWDUN
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Hall County Board of Education plans to opt out of House Bill 581 to maintain a 3% property tax assessment cap, with public hearings scheduled before the final decision. AccessWDUN
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Gainesville high school boys wrestling team, known as the Red Elephants, carries a young, talented squad to compete in the Class 5A state meet against Creekview. The Gainesville Times
- ➤ Gainesville High's Xavier Griffin reflects on his experience and achievements playing in the Navy All-American Bowl in Texas. The Gainesville Times
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LifeSouth Blood Drive at Gainesville Public Utilities
A public blood drive hosted by LifeSouth, aimed at collecting blood donations to support the local Gainesville-Hall County community.
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Easton Corbin Concert
Easton Corbin will perform live at Boot Barn Hall in Gainesville on January 24, 2025.
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Eagles Tribute Concert in Gainesville
Experience the music of the Eagles brought to life by the tribute band 'To the Limit,' featuring timeless classics and engaging performances.
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Liverpool Legends Concert in Gainesville
Experience a live performance by The Liverpool Legends at Boot Barn Hall in Gainesville.
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Josh Turner Live Concert at Boot Barn Hall
Josh Turner will perform live with Will Jones and Crew at Boot Barn Hall in Gainesville, GA.
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Blue Ribbon Run 5K Event
The Blue Ribbon Run 5K features a variety of running events including a 5K Run/Walk, a Fun Run, and a Virtual 5K for participants at Candler Street Park.
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Valentine's Day Flower Arranging Class
Stephanie Garrett will teach participants how to create beautiful flower arrangements, just in time for Valentine's Day.
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Pure Prairie League Concert at Boot Barn Hall
Pure Prairie League will perform live at Boot Barn Hall in Gainesville, offering an evening of classic music.
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The Sinatra Experience Featuring Ryan Davis
Ryan Davis and His Sensational Big Band will perform classic jazz standards and romantic songs at Boot Barn Hall, following sold-out shows in previous months.
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Evenings of Intimate Jazz: Roman Street Performance
Enjoy an evening of intimate jazz music featuring the talented brothers Noah & Josh Thompson at the Smithgall Arts Center.
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