Good morning, Gainesville.

The Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce is holding its annual Spring Job Fair today at the Gainesville Civic Center — running from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Over 70 companies will host booths for roughly 1,000 job seekers in the area.

Matthew Morgan from Chestatee High School (CHS) is one of 145 graduating seniors named 2025 Georgia Scholars by the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) and is the only Gainesville-Hall County student to achieve this honor.

The Hall County track and field championships began on April 1 in Gainesville with events featuring North Hall's Will Rogers in the triple jump.

Today, running events finish at Chestatee High—completing the championships.

In the opening round of the Hall County Golf Championships at Royal Lakes Golf Course, the Gainesville girls posted a team score of 130—two shots ahead of North Hall—while the Cherokee Bluff boys led with a score of 148, two shots above North Hall’s 150.

Gainesville’s Prentice McGarvey led the girls at 2-over 39 by one stroke and North Hall’s Tanner Seabolt led the boys with a 3-under 33.

North Hall won the series opener against Johnson.

In addition, Gainesville swept Chattahoochee in the region doubleheader.

On April 2, several high school baseball games had playoff implications as in Flowery Branch North Oconee faced the Titans in a battle for first in Region 8-4A—while Gainesville’s Red Elephants swept Chattahoochee and moved into third place in Region 7-5A.

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.

Spring Preview Day 2025

9 a.m. – 12 p.m. — John S. Burd Performing Arts Center — Free entry — Explore potential opportunities at Brenau University and learn more about what they offer.