Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 29th of March.
Good morning, Gainesville.
🏘️ Community
Over the weekend, Northeast Georgia hosted a wide range of events from Friday’s Gainesville 80’s and 90’s Country Night to free concerts, rodeos, and festivals in Cumming and Dahlonega.
Today, residents can enjoy Monster Truck Wars at Chicopee Agricultural Center—one of many family fun events planned across the region.
🚧 Accidents
Two traffic accidents in Hall County disrupted traffic as vehicles collided on Candler Highway and I-985; on Candler Highway a driver (Paula Ramirez) was cited for not yielding at a stop sign, and on I-985 a Gainesville driver (Travis Roland) was injured when his truck struck stopped traffic, although no injuries were serious.
🚨 Crime
On Thursday, Hall County Sheriff’s Special Investigations Unit arrested Gainesville man Rashaum Jerome Miller (42) at Browns Bridge Road for planning a 50-mile cocaine delivery and another Gainesville man, Kelly Leif Ward (43), at his Ga.
53 residence after officers seized 170 grams of meth and about $7,000 cash worth an estimated $12,750, while a third man was taken into custody on an outstanding warrant.
Trevor Wade Southers, 24, was arrested on March 20 at 4:20 p.m. after a traffic stop at Mundy Mill Road and Creekside Place revealed more than two pounds of meth in his vehicle—officials say the arrest is part of a broader investigation linking additional drugs and firearms from a Madison County operation—.
🌲 Environment
Since January 1, the Georgia Forestry Commission responded to 1,644 wildfires that burned 13,951 acres statewide, exceeding five-year averages.
Today, north and central Georgia face high fire danger conditions as the weather service warns of near 25 percent humidity — residents are urged to use extreme caution when burning outdoors.
🏛️ Government
On March 21, Judge Larry A.
Baldwin II ruled that Ptiery Verby-Sunshine Edge was in default in a civil suit after she did not respond to a complaint accusing her of giving improper medication at North Hall daycare — the parents, Jonathan Kankolenski and Macy Turner, filed the motion on March 17 with deadlines ending on February 27 and March 14.
🏈 Sports
On Friday, March 28, 2025, 18 high school baseball games with 22 area teams marked northeast Georgia’s busiest day on the diamond — teams competed in key regional showdowns.
Gainesville in Region 7-5A attempted a sweep over Seckinger to stay in the playoff race — regional leaders in Buford, North Hall, Cherokee Bluff and Banks County also pursued sweeps.
🎉 Gainesville Events
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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.
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.
Southeastern Championship Bull Riding
6 PM — Chicopee Woods Agricultural Center — Ticket cost unknown — Experience thrilling bull riding action at this regional championship event.
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