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Wednesday, February 19th, 2025
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Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 19th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Johnny Vardeman, who once was Georgia's youngest managing editor, celebrated his 90th birthday, reflecting on a career that even led to a brief suspicion of him being a Russian spy. The Gainesville Times
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ An 80-year-old Hall County shop owner detained two teenagers he caught burglarizing his shop until law enforcement arrived and arrested them. 97.5 Glory
- ➤ A 41-year-old woman who escaped from Hall County's work release program by removing her ankle monitor is now back in custody facing multiple charges. 97.5 Glory
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Gainesville City School System's CTAE program students achieve a 99.6% graduation rate, outperforming the state average. 97.5 Glory
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Gainesville City Council is set to decide on the purchase of a new $1.8 million fire truck to enhance local firefighting capabilities. The Gainesville Times
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Fifteen local teams are set to compete in the first round of the Georgia High School Association basketball playoffs, with games across six classifications. AccessWDUN
- ➤ Charlie Gersmehl's performance in two games led the Gainesville Red Elephants to their first Region 7-5A basketball title since 2018. The Gainesville Times
- ➤ Gainesville High School's baseball team secured a comeback victory against Forsyth Central, with Chestatee and Cherokee Bluff also winning their non-region games. The Gainesville Times
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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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That Arena Rock Show Concert in Gainesville
That Arena Rock Show delivers a theatrical tribute to classic rock, showcasing anthems from legendary 70s and 80s artists like Led Zeppelin and Guns N' Roses.
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Josh Ward Live in Gainesville
Country music artist Josh Ward will perform live, showcasing his new album with heartfelt ballads and dance tunes at Boot Barn Hall.
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The Little Mermaid Ballet
Experience a captivating ballet adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s classic story, set in an enchanting underwater world.
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