Gainesville
Morning News
Thursday, February 5th, 2026
Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of February.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Cook Out in Oakwood — closed since 2024 for remodeling — may reopen soon as renovations show progress, though the reopening date has not yet been confirmed. The Gainesville Times
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville was reverified as a Level I trauma center by the American College of Surgeons on Wednesday, Feb. 4 & meets strict care standards according to a Northeast Georgia Health System press release. The Gainesville Times
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A proposed 177-room luxury resort off Lake Lanier and cottages with estate homes will be reviewed again by the Planning and Appeals Board soon. Construction is expected to begin in late 2026 if the project is approved. The Gainesville Times
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ GHS will name its new baseball facility at Ivey-Watson Field the Wayne Vickery Performance Center (The Vic) on Feb. 16 before a game against Loganville as a tribute to the former coach’s legacy. 97.5 Glory
- ➤ North Hall's Ty Kemp, a 2025 honoree (earning First-Team All-County and All-Region honors), committed to a Division-II football program after a standout season on the gridiron. His move highlights a promising direction for the school’s athletic program. The Gainesville Times
- ➤ Cherokee Bluff's high school football star Malcolm Millsap (over 800 receiving yards and All-County, All-Region honors in 2025) signed with a Division-I program, reflecting his proven skill and promising future at the college level. The Gainesville Times
- ➤ The East Hall boys lost their basketball region game against Jefferson on Feb. 4 in Gainesville (the team suffered its second loss in six games despite strong play from Chasen Jones, Braydon Langston and Cooper Barton). The Gainesville Times
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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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North Georgia USAWE Licensed Show
8 a.m. — Chicopee Woods Agricultural Center — In-person event — Saddle up for two days of thrilling USAWE action in Gainesville, GA.
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