Good morning, Gainesville.

Boat rental companies on Lake Lanier say high gas prices could squeeze profits this summer and are reviewing cost-saving strategies to keep operations running smoothly.

Ninety years ago, a powerful F-4 tornado struck Gainesville, killing 203 people, injuring 934 and destroying over 500 homes and parts of the downtown business area — debris piles reached up to 10 feet high.

A developer proposes to create an industrial park on over 28 acres north of inland port near Ga.

365 in northeast Hall County. The project includes a 25,000 sqft building and contractor storage lots.

The state has earmarked $2 million for a study to address odor issues at Lake Lanier by examining chemical compounds + algae in the lake and the Chattahoochee River.

The research will receive matching funds and is set to begin as part of the 2027 fiscal plan.

Georgia Urology is offering a new prostate cancer treatment with NanoKnife today in Northeast Georgia.

Dr. Brent A. Sharpe has done over 140 procedures using this minimally invasive focal therapy + patients can resume normal activities quickly.

NGHS simulation center (at Northeast Georgia Health System) has been named one of the top hospital simulation centers in the US for the third year, as reported by Becker's Hospital Review.

The honor underscores its ongoing efforts to improve training and patient care.

Gainesville locked into the region's No. 1 seed after a win on April 1 at Ivey-Watson Field — North Hall and Cherokee Bluff remain in contention as the final weeks will decide playoff positions.

Local high school baseball teams are driving a home run race as the 2026 season enters its final two weeks in Gainesville.

A March 3 game spotlighted North Hall’s Branson Crawford (boosting local interest in the contest).

Jon Cremins was named Ga.

State's new head coach of men's basketball. He was an assistant at Vanderbilt and is the nephew of Ga. Tech's former coach Bobby Cremins.

Gainesville dropped its season opener in South Carolina on April 1 at Ivey-Watson Field (Dawson Vaughn hit a two-run homer) as the team struggled to keep pace.

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.