Good morning, Gainesville.

A faulty drop cord caused a house fire at 414 Laura Drive in Gainesville—fire crews arrived at 5:44 p.m. on Friday, contained the blaze after 30 minutes, and no injuries were reported.

Gainesville native Danny Dunagan is selling his family owned dry cleaning business Three D Dry Cleaners & Laundry as he steps away from his role, but the business will continue to operate under new leadership.

A civil suit was filed on March 13 in Hall County State Court against the City of Gainesville after a 2023 crash when officer Zachary Marise allegedly failed to obey a red light on E.E.

Butler Parkway and t-boned a civilian vehicle that flipped, with plaintiffs seeking between $1.4 million and $2.7 million in damages+ covering injuries, lost wages, and other hardships.

On Tuesday, March 25th, key high school soccer games in regions 6-3A, 8-3A and 7-5A took place across northeast Georgia.

In region 6-3A, Johnson and Chestatee hosted matches featuring teams like Dawson County and North Hall — while in region 8-3A, Jefferson played on the road against Monroe Area and Gainesville hosted Lanier — marking a busy day on the pitch.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Flowery Branch Spring Festival

10 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Flowery Branch Amphitheater — Free entry — Enjoy a day of fun with food trucks, live music, and family-friendly activities.

Cresswind’s Electronics Recycling Drive

11 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Cresswind at Lake Lanier | Clubhouse — $20 per flat-screen TV — Safely dispose of your unwanted electronics while supporting sustainability.

Parents Workshop – The Path to College

10-11 p.m. — Brenau’s Banks Recital Hall — Free entry — Learn about the college application process and scholarship opportunities in Spanish.