Wednesday, February 12th, 2025

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Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 12th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Hall County Animal Shelter calls for community assistance with fostering, adopting, and promoting adoptions due to an increase in the number of animals and a recent intake of 67 dogs, highlighting their 'Shelter Speed Dating' event to help address the issue. 97.5 Glory
- ➤ James K. 'Jim' Syfan, co-founder and CEO of Syfan Logistics, received the Rotary Club of Gainesville Man of the Year award. The Gainesville Times
- ➤ Carol Healan Burrell has been recognized as the 2025 Gainesville Woman of Distinction by the Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia. The Gainesville Times
- ➤ Carole Ann Daniel was honored as the Rotary Club of Gainesville Woman of the Year for her contributions and leadership. The Gainesville Times
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Gainesville Theatre Alliance will perform a reimagined version of Shakespeare's "Macbeth", highlighting themes of war, trauma, and survival from Feb. 14-22 at Brenau University's Hosch Theatre. The Gainesville Times
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Northeast Georgia high school soccer teams debut their season with key games, including Johnson vs. West Hall, amid potential rain at 5:30 p.m. AccessWDUN
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Evenings of Intimate Jazz: Roman Street Performance
Enjoy an evening of intimate jazz music featuring the talented brothers Noah & Josh Thompson at the Smithgall Arts Center.
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An Evening of Jazz with Roman Street
Enjoy an intimate evening of jazz featuring the talented duo of Noah & Josh Thompson at the Smithgall Arts Center.
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Edwin McCain Concert in Gainesville
Edwin McCain, known for his timeless love songs and vibrant performances, will be performing live at Boot Barn Hall in Gainesville.
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A Celebration of Van Morrison's Musical Legacy
This event features a performance that explores the eclectic and timeless songs of Van Morrison, aiming to recreate his beloved musical spirit.
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Get Ghosted 2025: Snow Party at NoFo Brew Co
Celebrate the return of Get Ghosted with a day of snow, music, and drink specials at NoFo Brew Co.
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Pink Floyd Tribute Concert in Gainesville
Interstellar Echoes presents a tribute to Pink Floyd, recreating their iconic sound and visuals with meticulous attention to detail.
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Dan Tyminski in Concert
Renowned bluegrass artist Dan Tyminski will perform live at Boot Barn Hall in Gainesville.
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Dempsey Dash 5K and 1K Fun Run
The Dempsey Dash offers a 5K and 1K Fun Run, with proceeds supporting the Wayne W. Dempsey Endowed Scholarship Fund at Brenau University.
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Gainesville Chicken Chase Scavenger Hunt
Participants will explore Gainesville's downtown area on a self-guided scavenger hunt, solving riddles and uncovering historical landmarks and hidden gems.
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Afterhours Genealogy Research at Hall County Library
An afterhours event for genealogy enthusiasts to research their family history in a library setting, with pre-registration required.
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