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Sunday, February 1st, 2026

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Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 1st of February.

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • A winter storm blanketed Gainesville with nearly 4 inches of snow on Saturday — local crews and the Georgia Department of Transportation worked to clear hazardous roads as temperatures plunged to 1 degree and a deep freeze set in.  FOX 5 Atlanta

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Data released last week by the U.S. Census Bureau show that nationwide population growth slowed to 0.5% amid a drop in international migration while Hall Co. increased 1.55% to 228,739 residents and Georgia reached over 11.3 million people (year ending June 2025).  97.5 Glory

REAL ESTATE NEWS

  • Construction Coverage's new analysis shows Gainesville's median monthly rent is $1,738, with three-bedroom units at $1,957 and four-bedroom units at $2,269 (about 10% below the national median) based on recent HUD and Census data.  97.5 Glory

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Sat, 2/7/26

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  • 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.

    Fri, 2/13/26

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  • 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.

    Fri, 2/20/26

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  • 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.

    Sat, 2/21/26

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  • 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.

    Sat, 2/28/26

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  • The Seven Wonders - Tribute to Fleetwood Mac

    7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Hall at Bourbon Brothers — Cost Info Not Provided — Replicating the sounds of one of the world’s best-loved bands, The Seven Wonders reconnect fans with the music they love.

    Sun, 3/1/26

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REAL ESTATE

SUBMIT LISTING

No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.

JOB BOARD

SUBMIT JOB

No new job posts today. You can submit one here.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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