Gainesville
Morning News
Friday, March 27th, 2026
Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 27th of March.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Inked Pig, a popular barbecue joint, left its Main Street location at 893 Main Street SW on Thursday, March 26, and owners noted the move sets the stage for new opportunities for the longtime Gainesville favorite. The Gainesville Times
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Hall County Library System will celebrate being named the 2025 Georgia Public Library of the Year at 4:00 p.m. Monday at the downtown Gainesville branch, while other branches live-stream the ceremony and host their own festivities for residents. 97.5 Glory
- ➤ Downtown Gainesville is set for the fourth annual Art Walk on April 16, offering free admission and 24 stops across the historic districts. The Gainesville Times
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ NGMC announced its eighth residency class that brings the total to 232 resident physicians and increases capacity in specialties like General Surgery, Internal Medicine, and Emergency Medicine (including 18 cardiovascular fellows). The new physicians will begin work on July 1. 97.5 Glory
- ➤ Gainesville City Schools' team Enota Multiple Intelligences Academy Team No. 2 won the Georgia Odyssey of the Mind State Tournament in Columbus and will compete at the world finals at Iowa State University at the end of May. The Gainesville Times
- ➤ Lanier Technical College and Brenau University have announced a new academic partnership to address Georgia's growing nursing shortage by providing local registered nurses a streamlined path to a bachelor's degree (this effort aims to bolster the state's health care workforce). The Gainesville Times
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ With drought conditions worsening, the USFS and Smokey Bear urge residents to follow fire safety guidelines and avoid debris burning (as a multiagency team including Georgia Forestry Commission personnel educates the public on wildfire safety) until April 7. 97.5 Glory
- ➤ According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, nearly all of Hall County is now rated extremely dry as only small areas near the north, southeast and west borders show less dryness. Lake Lanier fell 0.3 ft this week, reaching 1066.0 ft. 97.5 Glory
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ WDUN host Martha Zoller was honored on Mar. 25 on the State House floor for championing heart health after her Feb. 5 heart attack, with Representative Patty Marie Stinson praising her recovery as Zoller uses her platform to urge women to learn heart health signs. AccessWDUN
- ➤ Hall County now has over 226,568 residents, reflecting an 11.7% increase from 203,136 at the last census, according to a Census Bureau estimate released Thursday. 97.5 Glory
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ North Hall pitcher Jake Beard (15) has committed to play Division-III baseball after posting a 3-0 record for the fifth-ranked Trojans. He pitched in Gainesville on March 20, reinforcing a strong season on the mound. The Gainesville Times
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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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Learn to Sew with Ana Whitfield: Pleats, Gathers, & Elastic
12-3 p.m. — Hall County Library North Hall Technology Center — Bring your own supplies — Dive into sewing basics and complete your first projects with expert guidance.
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R&B, Inc. Live Performance
7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Hall at Bourbon Brothers — Check local listings — Experience the vibrant sound of an all-star R&B band featuring the vocal mastery of Keith Eatmon.
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Women of the Woods Club
3-5 PM — Elachee Nature Science Center — Free admission — Empowering women to explore the outdoors and build skills in nature.
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Bingo Loco - Early Show
5:30-11:30 p.m. — The Hall at Bourbon Brothers — Check the event page for pricing — Experience a wild, interactive bingo show featuring dance-offs and exciting prizes.
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Diamond Art Workshop
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Hall County Library Blackshear Place — Supplies provided — Create an abstract landscape diamond art masterpiece in a relaxed setting.
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Sewing Workshop with Ana Whitfield: Zippers & Closures
12-3 p.m. — Hall County Library North Hall Technology Center — Supplies required — Learn essential sewing skills including zippers in this hands-on workshop series.
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Kiss The Sky - The Jimi Hendrix RE-Experience
7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Hall at Bourbon Brothers — Tickets from $51 — Experience the electrifying tribute to Jimi Hendrix live in Gainesville.
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Paint a Watering Can DIY Workshop
6:00-7:30 p.m. — Hall County Library Blackshear Place — All materials provided — Get creative painting a mini ceramic watering can for your plants or decor.
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2026 Happy Hippy Llama Show
April 17-19 — Chicopee Woods Agricultural Center — Costs vary — Experience the excitement of double ALSA and ILR-SD points at this vibrant llama show.
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