Gainesville
Morning News
Monday, March 30th, 2026
Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 30th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A local conservation group led by real estate agent Brent Hoffman released a Spring Report highlighting 2 years of work to preserve green spaces (over 4,000 letters sent to large landowners in Hall, Habersham, and Jackson counties) and nearly 10 properties under review. It will soon launch a new website. 97.5 Glory
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Following the governor's suspension of the state sales tax on gas last week, prices in Georgia have dropped by nearly one dime to an average of $3.58, with Gainesville at $3.62, while national averages have risen ten cents & a dollar increase was noted by AAA since the Iran war began. 97.5 Glory
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Five teams from Gainesville City Schools advanced to the state level at the Georgia Odyssey of the Mind tournament in Columbus after winning local contests. Enota Team #2 won a technical challenge (Lost in OMERland) and earned a spot in the World Finals at Iowa State in late May. AccessWDUN
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Hall County launched a new digital update series called 'Hall County in Action' to replace its magazine format for sharing projects, public safety updates, services, and community initiatives. The first issue, 2025 in Review: Service, Stewardship, and Community, highlights key achievements and plans for further investment. 97.5 Glory
- ➤ Due to high fire danger, Gainesville’s fire department has suspended burn permits until conditions improve as low humidity, dry fuels, and winds prompt the National Weather Service to issue another fire weather advisory for north Georgia. 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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