Good morning, Gainesville.

Six nontraditional female students, including one from Gainesville, received $2,000 scholarships at University of North Georgia's Women’s Holiday Scholarship Luncheon.

The event celebrated 16 years of scholarship awards (and 22 years of support from local donors).

At a hearing Monday at the Georgia Capitol, lawmakers gave unanimous support for legislation to ban cellphones in public high schools.

The measure now moves forward in the legislative process (if passed, schools may soon update their rules).

Tasha Murchison from Northeast Georgia Health System was named the national 2025 Educator of the Year by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare + she was honored for her outstanding work in clinical simulation education.

A developer has proposed 81 single-family homes along a busy Flowery Branch road — the site had a plan for 116 townhomes rejected by the city council.

Officials will review the proposal soon to decide on the next steps.

Cherokee Bluff's boys won against Oconee County in a Region 8-3A basketball game on Feb.

3 in Flowery Branch, keeping the Bears boys & girls in contention for the No. 2 tournament seed.

Hall County is sending 52 high school wrestlers to state sectionals — teams from Gainesville and North Hall include 10 athletes each vying for state championship spots.

On Tuesday, Feb. 3, Gainesville’s Red Elephants beat Milton to extend their winning streak to 23 games.

They will play Friday to try to clinch the Region 7-5A regular season title.

Lakeview Academy boys defeated Loganville Christian on Jan.

15 in Gainesville — a key win in their basketball season.

East Hall junior Braydon Langston became Boys Player of the Week after he averaged 23.5 points, 12.5 rebounds and 6.5 blocks to help his team win two games last week (he is recovering from injury).

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.

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.