Good morning, Gainesville.

Shoppers at J&J Foods stocked up on food on Thursday as Hall County residents prepared for an ice storm expected later this weekend.

The rush to buy supplies shows local efforts to get ready for the severe weather.

Lincoln Rifenburg, a fourth grader (from Enota Multiple Intelligences Academy), won the district’s 2026 annual spelling bee in Gainesville.

The contest showcased local academic talent.

The inland port project in northeast Hall County is nearly finished, and cranes at the Blue Ridge Connector inland terminal have been assembled and tested (according to the Georgia Ports Authority).

The Georgia Department of Agriculture ordered a stop sale on kerosene at Jasmine Petroleum at 4163 Price Road after finding possible gasoline contamination in a routine inspection, and customers who bought the fuel on or after Jan.

17 should return it for a refund to avoid fire and explosion hazards.

The Boss Project: Bruce Springsteen Tribute

7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Hall at Bourbon Brothers — Tickets required — Experience a high-energy tribute to Bruce Springsteen that'll have everyone singing and dancing.

The Play That Goes Wrong

7:30-9 p.m. — Hosch Theatre — Tickets required — Enjoy a riotous evening where nothing goes right in this comedic tribute to the chaos of live theatre.

Piano Man - The Music of Billy Joel

7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Hall at Bourbon Brothers — Tickets available — Experience a celebrated tribute to the legendary songs of Billy Joel.

AK-7 Live Concert

9 PM – 1 AM — La Estación Mexican Grill — Ticket prices TBA — Experience an enchanting night of music with AK-7 and their romantic hits.