Good morning, Gainesville.

A Statistical Surveys report shows that in November 2025, Gainesville boat sales increased 113% while many national markets saw steep declines & the local market enjoyed a strong boost in maritime business.

A TV series filming is scheduled to take place at Cherokee Bluffs Park in South Hall next week.

The park will close on Monday, Feb. 9 and Tuesday, Feb. 10, according to Hall County liaison Stacey B. Dickson.

A new mobile parking system takes effect in May on Gainesville Square that charges $4 per hour after two free hours, and city officials advise long-term visitors to use the three free parking decks.

In January, Gainesville issued 33 permits for new single‑family homes worth nearly $17.8 million and nine remodeling permits valued at $649K; commercial projects saw 82 permits totaling $4.8 million — indicating a robust start to the new year for local building activity.

Planning staff in Gainesville conditionally approved proposals for a luxury hotel and resort on a 38-acre site on Lake Lanier west of town with nine conditions.

The project includes a 177-room hotel, seven cottages and 14 duplex estate homes west of McEver, and developers hope to break ground this month.

East Hall boys survived a close Region 8-3A game against West Hall on Feb.

6 in Oakwood, moving their record to 5-3 with two games remaining. The team played with focus (after a hard-fought match) as they prepare for the upcoming contests.

32 high school wrestlers earned wins in the sectionals, setting the stage for the state meet next week.

Top performers include North Hall’s Elkin Torres-Barnes, Jack Procter and Jayden Escalante, Chestatee’s Brody Burke and Flowery Branch’s Griffin Harper.

High school baseball programs in Hall County released preview capsules that detail each team's deep postseason aspirations for 2026.

Local teams are aiming to boost their competitive edge as the season unfolds.

North Hall's Lauren Hemmer scored 28 points and helped her team secure a decisive win against Greater Atlanta Christian on Jan.

9 in Gainesville.

The high school boys basketball team earned a road win at Seckinger on Jan.

6, keeping their unbeaten season alive. Brandon Nelson led the team in a competitive game.

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.