Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 29th of March.
Good morning, Gainesville.
💼 Business
The Georgia Ports Authority is hiring for positions at Gainesville's new Inland Port (applications have been accepted for months) and the port is set to open on May 4.
🎭 Culture
The Smithgall Arts Center in Gainesville will host the 2026 Live at the Smithgall Summer Music Series in May (ranging from country-rock to jazz) with performances from Preston Cooper on May 2 and Joe Gransden on May 16.
Gourmet food options will be available with pre-orders.
📰 Economy
The Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce will host a job fair Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the civic center (over 60 companies will accept onsite applications).
🎓 Education
Seven Hall County high school students have been selected for the fully funded Governor's Honors Program at Georgia Southern University (June 14 to July 11).
The summer residential program offers academic, social, and cultural enrichment to juniors and seniors.
🌲 Environment
The Upper Chattahoochee River Soil and Water Conservation District accepts poster entries from students in grades 3-5 and photo entries from those aged 10 and up for four conservation categories (Conservation Practices, Close-Up Conservation, Conservation in Action, and Agriculture and Conservation Across Georgia), with submissions due by Friday, April 3.
🏛️ Government
The Army Corps of Engineers inspected Lake Lanier at Little Ridge Park on Friday, March 27 (photo by Sophie Ralph) after finding water levels below normal for this time.
The agency continues to monitor the situation for necessary measures.
🏈 Sports
Gainesville's senior Cohen Miller hit a walk-off, run-scoring single in the seventh inning on Mar.
20 at Ivey-Watson Field as the Red Elephants built an eight-game win streak against Seckinger.
On March 19, the eighth-ranked Lady Bears won their sixth straight game in Flowery Branch as Notre Dame-bound forward Bristol Kersh reached a milestone during the match against West Hall.
North Hall boys and Gainesville girls won the track and field county championships Saturday at Chestatee High + photos by Bill Murphy capture the event.
The top-ranked Johnson boys beat Chestatee at Billy Ellis Memorial Stadium in Oakwood on March 27 — one win away from clinching the Region 6-3A championship.
The East Hall boys lost to Oconee County on March 27 in a Region 8-3A soccer match and will need help to win the title.
They can still clinch second place by winning next Tuesday at Monroe Area.
North Hall's Jack Procter ended his season as a back-to-back champion after winning the 126-pound state title on Feb.
12 in Morrow.
🎉 Gainesville Events
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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