Gainesville
Morning News
Saturday, March 28th, 2026
Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Gainesville hosts Mutts on Main 2026 today from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. as pet lovers gather for contests including Best Dressed and Best Trick (pet adoptions available through Hall County Animal Shelter) with local vendors offering treats and crafts. AccessWDUN
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Pressworks Work Club launches a premium co-working space at The Times building with an open house on April 2, offering modern workspaces for local professionals + creative entrepreneurs. The Gainesville Times
- ➤ Milton Martin Honda celebrated its new showroom at 2938 Atlanta Highway in Oakwood on Friday, March 27 + marked the occasion with a ribbon cutting. The Gainesville Times
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Georgia is in its worst drought in nearly 10 years as 80% of the state is experiencing severe conditions and 7.7% exceptional, which may lead to water shortages affecting Gainesville if the trend continues. 97.5 Glory
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A Gainesville company plans a 109-acre, $55 million mixed-use development in Habersham County, anchored by a 99,000 sqft supermarket + retail, medical and restaurant spaces on GA 365 at Duncan Bridge Road. 97.5 Glory
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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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Iron Beast II Powerlifting Competition
11 AM – 8 PM — The Beast Sports Center, LLC — Admission details not specified — Witness exciting powerlifting feats at this regional competition.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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