Good morning, Gainesville.

Georgia Mountains YMCA in Hall County received a $50,000 grant from the Atlanta Falcons Youth Fund to expand its Safety Around Water program throughout 2026 — a boost that will provide water safety education and swim instruction to more children and families.

The North Georgia Black Business Alliance will host a workshop called 'How to do business with Hall County' on Feb.

19 at 6 p.m. at the Hall County Government Center (2875 Browns Bridge Road) to help small and minority businesses access government opportunities.

Kroger will close all 18 Little Clinic locations in Georgia by April 4, leaving families needing new healthcare providers.

Local patients say the closures feel disheartening (the clinics have served as a trusted walk-in care resource) for many in the community.

The Gainesville Housing Authority intends to rezone 4.5 acres (near Pleasant Union Baptist Church on Jesse Jewell Parkway) for a 65-unit 55+ mixed-income apartment complex with phase one expected by Sept.

2027, and the council will vote Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. at 701 Queen City Parkway.

The Cherokee Bluff girls secured a 2-0 win over North Hall after a strong second half and the score boosts their season momentum.

Lanier Christian won a 26-0 baseball game — scoring 12 runs in the first inning to start a strong offensive display.

The win marked a noteworthy performance on their home field.

Fifteen Hall high school football players earned All-State honors by the GACA, with seven from Gainesville & five from North Hall recognized by officials.

Six local high school wrestlers advanced to the Class 3A state semifinals after their recent tournament; four are from North Hall and one each from Chestatee and East Hall, and they will compete in Dahlonega.

North Hall's Jack Procter repeated as wrestling state champion on Feb.

12 in Morrow. Ten wrestlers from Hall County earned podium spots at the event.

Gainesville senior Marshall Leonard committed to play Division-II football after a productive 2025 season with the Red Elephants (showing strong defensive skills).

His decision is expected to boost local high school sports.

Hall County GHSA high school basketball teams will compete for state tournament spots starting this Friday in regional games.

Gainesville's Jaylah Mintz made a key play at Davis+Hill Gym as local teams build their momentum.

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.

Dempsey Dash 2026

9-11 a.m. — Brenau Amphitheatre — Registration fee applies — Participate in the annual 5K and 1K Fun Run in memory of Wayne Dempsey.