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Thursday, April 3rd, 2025
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Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 3rd of April.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ 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. AccessWDUN
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ 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. 97.5 Glory
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ 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. The Gainesville Times
- ➤ 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. AccessWDUN
- ➤ North Hall won the series opener against Johnson. In addition, Gainesville swept Chattahoochee in the region doubleheader. The Gainesville Times
- ➤ 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. AccessWDUN
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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