Good morning, Gainesville.

A Gainesville man died Sunday, March 30 when a pickup truck he had been working on fell on his chest—authorities confirmed the accident.

A report by printastic.com showed that from 2020 to 2024 Gainesville added 66 retail establishments and hired 730 workers—an increase of 10.9% and 8.4%.

The report also noted that Gainesville leads in one retail category.

A Gainesville woman accused of pointing a gun at two firefighters at her car crash took a plea deal to lesser charges, court documents show.

The Gainesville Department of Water Resources stopped a sewage spill into an unnamed tributary to Flat Creek after a call (received at 8:30 a.m. Friday) reported an overflowing manhole near the 2800 block of Browns Bridge Road and cleared the clog from construction debris by 10 a.m.; the department said (7,200 gallons reached the water), found no dead or stressed aquatic life, and asked residents not to throw construction debris into sewers.

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.