Gainesville
Morning News
Monday, February 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 2nd of February.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices in Gainesville are averaging $2.71 a gallon today, a bit higher than the state average of $2.70 due to small weekly increases (diesel is about $3.45 per gallon, according to AAA). 97.5 Glory
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Four Business & Technology students from Johnson High placed in the top 10 at the 2026 Microsoft Office Specialist U.S. National Championship fall qualifier, proving their skill with Microsoft programs and reflecting the rigorous preparation provided by the school district. AccessWDUN
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Hall County Sheriff’s Office reports that Ga. 211/Tanner’s Mill Road is closed at Benefield Road today while power company crews replace a damaged pole — southbound traffic is detoured to Ponderosa Farm Road and northbound drivers are rerouted to Ga. 53 via Winder Highway. 97.5 Glory
- ➤ Jackson EMC has opened board nominations to elect directors representing Gwinnett, Jackson, and Hall-Lumpkin counties at its annual meeting in September in Jefferson. (Nominations may come from the board committee or a petition by 50 members, due 150–200 days before the meeting.) 97.5 Glory
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The quieter you become, the more you can hear.
~ Ram Dass
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