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Wednesday, March 19th, 2025
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Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 19th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Humane Society of Northeast Georgia is hosting the Tee Off For Tails golf tournament at Chateau Elan Golf Club on Thursday with a shotgun start at 9 a.m.—organizers hope to raise $100,000 to support animal care as players register with fees of $225 for singles or $800 for foursomes and can make extra donations with mulligans and celebrity shots. AccessWDUN
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A hit-and-run driver remained at large Tuesday morning after a weekend crash in South Hall left 55-year-old Kimberly Jungsue Faas seriously injured—she was taken to Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville and Hall County Sheriff's Office is investigating the case. 97.5 Glory
- ➤ On Tuesday, Perry was sentenced to three consecutive life sentences plus 100 years for the murder of his siblings 35 years ago. WSB-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A groundbreaking ceremony for the expansion at the Hall County Spout Springs Water Reclamation Facility will occur on Wednesday, April 2 at 2:30 p.m. at 6818 Spout Springs Road in Flowery Branch — a $20.9 million project that will raise capacity from 750,000 to 1.6 million gallons per day and is expected to finish in 2026. AccessWDUN
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, Kara Coats and Vickie Schulte joined The Martha Zoller Show on WDUN to discuss the Children's Center for Hope and Healing—detailing the center's mission and services. AccessWDUN
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, March 18th, six regional soccer matchups took place with three girls and three boys contests. The top game— a playoff preview featuring ranked girls teams from Jefferson and Dawson County in Dawsonville—was highlighted while Gainesville’s Red Elephants boys, ranked seventh in Class 5A, competed against East Hall. AccessWDUN
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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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Fourth Annual John Ferriss Regatta at Lake Lanier Olympic Park
The John Ferriss Regatta is an annual rowing competition that invites college teams to compete at the historic Lake Lanier Olympic Park, a previous site of the 1996 Olympics.
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Living Your Best Life after 55 Symposium
9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. | Lake Lanier Olympic Park | Inquire for details | Explore inspiring discussions on living well after 55.
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The Fabulous Thunderbirds Concert
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Boot Barn Hall at Bourbon Brothers — Ages 14+ — Experience the powerful sound of The Fabulous Thunderbirds, an iconic American band with over 30 years of history.
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Brenau University Community Concert
7-11 p.m. — Boot Barn Hall at Bourbon Brothers — Support a good cause — Enjoy a night of R&B and soul music from talented local artists.
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Yonder Mountain String Band Live
8-9:30 p.m. — Boot Barn Hall at Bourbon Brothers — Ticket prices vary — Experience the dynamic bluegrass and indie rock sounds of Yonder Mountain String Band as they debut new music from their latest album.
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Book Tote DIY Painting Session
4-6 p.m. — Hall County Library North Hall Technology Center — $9.74 — Unleash your creativity by painting a unique tote bag for your reading collection.
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2025 Happy Hippy Llama Show
April 11-13 — Chicopee Woods Agricultural Center — Entry Deadline April 1st — Experience a vibrant llama show featuring multiple judges and competitive points.
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Downforce Race Battles
4-10 p.m. — Caffeine and Octane's Lanier Raceway — Ticketed event — Experience thrilling grudge match racing in a vibrant car culture atmosphere.
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