Good morning, Gainesville.

United Way of Hall County will host its United We Run 5K Walk & Run this spring in Gainesville, inviting competitive runners and families while supporting programs to improve education, health, and financial stability in the community.

A new $49M Kroger Marketplace is under construction in South Hall.

Construction on this project (noted on Mundy Mill Road in Oakwood on Wednesday, Feb. 4) shows steady progress.

Jim Shorkey Kia sold the new 2027 Kia Telluride on Feb.

5 at 5:50 p.m. at 2359 Browns Bridge Rd (Gainesville), and the sale was announced with a video presentation highlighting the vehicle for local buyers.

University of North Georgia President Michael Shannon outlined future expansion plans for the Gainesville campus during a South Hall Business Coalition meeting on Thursday, Feb.

5 (the update detailed steps to boost education resources).

Snow fell in Gainesville on Thursday, Feb.

5, showing that winter continues to impact Hall County. A photo (by Amanda Hamlin) captured the light dusting of snow on local streets.

The drought worsened over the past week as the U.S. Drought Monitor reported a 3% rise in counties considered extremely dry, although Lake Lanier held steady at 1065.5 this Thursday.

Severe drought now covers 69 percent of the state, including Jackson and Barrow counties.

NGMC (Northeast Georgia Medical Center) Gainesville has been reverified as one of six Level I trauma centers after meeting rigorous standards for clinical care and 24/7 surgical coverage under review by the American College of Surgeons.

The re-verification confirms the hospital’s commitment to advanced trauma care in our community.

Flowery Branch High senior Griffin Harper signed to play football at Division-II Valdosta State on Feb.

5 + he was named First-Team All-Region in 2025 and will join the team for the season.

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.

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.