Good morning, Gainesville.

Pressworks, a new coworking space inside The Times building downtown, opened to offer a flexible 24/7 workspace for professionals, entrepreneurs and creatives.

An open house was held on Thursday, Apr. 2 to welcome the public.

Congressman Andrew Clyde announced winners of the 9th District Congressional Art Competition at his Gainesville office, where Gainesville High School student Calli Carlisle placed second and Renee Song’s winning artwork will soon be displayed in the Capitol’s Cannon Tunnel for a year.

City officials announced that water main upgrades on Valley Road will extend until next Friday, keeping the road closed between Crete Myrtle Lane and Blue Ridge Drive — work that began in early March.

Residents should plan alternate routes during the project.

Sen. Echols praised the Budget Conference Committee for including $2M in the state budget to study taste and odor issues at Lake Lanier and the Chattahoochee River.

He and Rep. Dubnik will meet at the Boat House in Gainesville at 8:00 a.m. on April 16 for the Lake Lanier Legislative Caucus.

Gainesville High School captured its first region baseball championship in ten years with a 9-7 win over Chattahoochee on Thursday night; the Red Elephants achieved their 10th straight win of the season.

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.

Ricochet Live Concert

7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Hall at Bourbon Brothers — Tickets required — Experience classic country music from the renowned band known for their chart-topping hits and harmonies.

Southeastern Championship Bull Riding

Gates open at 6 — Chicopee Woods Agricultural Center — Ticket prices vary — Witness thrilling rodeo action at Gainesville's premier bull riding event.

USO Dance and Desserts Fundraiser

7-9 p.m. — Gainesville Civic Center — Fundraiser event — Enjoy a lively 1940s canteen featuring dancing and desserts.

First Friday Concert Series

7-10 p.m. — Main Street Gainesville — Free entry — Enjoy live music in the historic setting of Downtown Gainesville's Square each first Friday of the month.