Gainesville
Morning News
Friday, February 27th, 2026
Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 27th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ United Way of Hall County invites nonprofits and community organizations to a Community Investment Grant Training on April 21 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. (advance registration is required) to learn about the grant process and funding priorities. AccessWDUN
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Target said its Flowery Branch location will be remodeled with modern décor, enhanced digital experiences and upgraded shopping areas including expanded grocery and safe order pickup. The store will feature specialty LED lighting, updated restrooms, and new spaces for services & partnerships as part of a broader upgrade in metro Atlanta. WSB-TV
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Extreme drought conditions have now covered the southern half of Hall County, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor — Lake Lanier’s level remains nearly unchanged at 1065.6. 97.5 Glory
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ North Hall won its baseball game against Forsyth Central after Honeycutt hit a big homer and Branson Crawford pitched five strong innings for the Trojans (helping secure the win). The Gainesville Times
- ➤ North Hall girls defeated Troup in the high school basketball playoffs and will face Pickens on Friday (in Gainesville) as the Region 6-3A tournament continues. The Gainesville Times
- ➤ In today's baseball scoreboard, East Hall beat Johnson while Chestatee dropped two games to Rabun County. The results show local baseball match outcomes. The Gainesville Times
- ➤ Five Hall County high school basketball teams are set to play playoff games this weekend. Lakeview Academy girls will compete for a GIAA state title while four other teams advance in the GHSA state playoffs. The Gainesville Times
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Don’t Be Cruel: Elvis Tribute Show
7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Hall at Bourbon Brothers — Ticket prices not specified — Experience the magic of Elvis with hits from his legendary career.
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Monster Truck Wars
12 PM — Chicopee Woods Agricultural Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience thrilling action with monster trucks, mud racing, and tractor pulling at this family-friendly event.
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