Good morning, Gainesville.

United Way of Hall County is hosting its 2026 Campaign Kickoff event A Walk in Their Shoes at the Gainesville Civic Center on Tuesday, April 28 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The free event offers interactive table activities + lunch to help participants grasp the challenges local families face.

Fuel prices in Gainesville rose last week as the regular gasoline price moved from $3.58 to $3.71 amid national averages topping $4.00 per gallon.

The statewide rate reached $3.72 despite the governor’s removal of the gasoline tax (crude oil costs have surged).

At UNG’s Pitch Challenge in Dahlonega, Gainesville’s Maggie Bowmar and Cumming’s Haley Smith won $5,000 for their Lifebandz idea to alert adults to drowning risks, and Aliou Aboubakar Mouhamed earned $3,000 for his AI+driven Zapp app while advancing to a USG competition at Kennesaw State University starting today.

GDOT will begin bridge repairs in Jackson County later this month.

Work on Georgia 15 Alternate starts Friday (Apr. 24 at 7:00 p.m.) while U.S. 129 repairs begin May 1 (7:00 p.m.).

Saunders Real Estate is opening a Gainesville office at 416 Bradford St. NW on Monday, April 6th.

Regional Managing Director Russell Dye leads the new location as the firm expands its presence in north Georgia.

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.