Good morning, Gainesville.

Shea Ray, a 20-year veteran in local schools, has been named Assistant Supt. for Teaching and Learning (effective July 1) at Gainesville schools.

Cleveland Police report thefts of lost property from stores and remind residents to turn found items into store managers.

U.S. Drought Monitor reported most counties in middle and northwest Georgia were either severely or moderately dry as of Thursday morning + conditions from the south are shifting north while Lake Lanier held steady at 1065.6.

North Hall girls lost to Greater Atlanta Christian in the Region 6-3A tournament semifinal on Feb.

19 in Gainesville (they trimmed a double-digit deficit down to two points late in the third quarter).

Lakeview Academy placed four players on All-Region teams and its basketball programs will play in the state quarterfinals in Macon.

The top-ranked Red Elephants won their second Region 7-5A title on Feb.

19 after beating Johns Creek — they will host Chamblee in the Class 5A state tournament next week.

Gainesville's Lady Red Elephants (the girls basketball team) lost a hard-fought Region 7-5A third-place game to Lanier on Feb.

19. They will travel to Woodward Academy on Tuesday for a first-round state tournament match.

Lanier Christian lost to Westminster Christian in extra innings during the baseball game; Mikah Criste had three hits + led the Lightning.

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.

Chamber Chase 5K and 2 Mile Wellness Walk

6-8 p.m. — Riverside Preparatory Academy — Registration fee applies — Celebrate fitness with a fun run and wellness walk in Gainesville's community event.

Cinderella – Gainesville Ballet Company

7:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. — Pearce Auditorium — Tickets required — Experience the enchanting ballet adaptation of the beloved Brothers Grimm tale with magic and beautiful performances.

Cinderella – Gainesville Ballet Company

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Pearce Auditorium — Tickets available — Experience the enchanting ballet production of Cinderella, showcasing whimsical fairies and captivating performances.