Good morning, Gainesville.

NGHS President and CEO was named one of Georgia’s 100 Most Influential Georgians for 2026 by Georgia Trend magazine, recognizing his key leadership in the community.

Hank, a one-year-old Golden Doodle who helped his owner recover from cancer, is running for America’s Favorite Pet of 2026 in Gainesville.

Local voters can follow his journey in a contest that celebrates pets making a difference.

Bend Bioscience held a ceremonial groundbreaking at its Gainesville plant on Gould Drive near Free Chapel North to begin a 28,000 sqft expansion that will support local workforce development via an apprenticeship partnership with Lanier Technical College.

John Wright of Fieldale Farms in Gainesville was elected secretary of the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association Tuesday at the International Poultry and Egg Expo in Atlanta.

A retired lieutenant colonel and active local board member, he will help guide industry efforts.

The National Weather Service says snow will affect Northeast Georgia from Friday night to Saturday night while extreme cold will follow.

The forecast rates eastern counties such as Hall with a 60 to 70 percent chance of impacts as cleanup from last weekend’s storm continues.

Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper halted the sale of kerosene at the Chevron on Price Road after a routine inspection found gasoline contamination that may cause explosions in heaters and lamps.

The store is offering refunds to anyone who purchased the product.

Candler plans an 18,000 sqft, restaurant-anchored shopping center on McEver Road (across from Branch House Tavern).

The project will feature two buildings, including a 3,000 sqft restaurant with an outdoor patio and suites up to 3,000 sqft, plus a walking trail linking nearby subdivisions.

Norton Agency held its 2026 Forecast at Lanier Technical College's Ramsey Conference Center, where experts said average homes are turning into a buyer's market and urged updates to zoning rules & protection of private property rights.

They also detailed trends in housing costs and local commercial shifts in north Georgia.

Gainesville's top-ranked Lady Red Elephants defeated Roswell in a high school basketball game at Davis-Hill Gym on Jan.

28, maintaining their unbeaten season.

Braydon Langton shined as the East Hall boys defeated Monroe Area Wednesday while North Hall boys celebrated their third straight win + the games underscored competitive basketball in Hall County.

Flowery Branch high school standout Griffin Harper committed to a Division-II football program after a standout season as a running back and linebacker for the Falcons.

He scored a touchdown near Gainesville on Sept. 25 (a sign of his talent) and is expected to shine on his new team.

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.

Interstellar Echoes - Pink Floyd Tribute

7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Hall at Bourbon Brothers — Cost Info Not Provided — Experience the sounds of Pink Floyd with the Southeast's premier tribute band.