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Monday, April 14th, 2025
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Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 14th of April.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices in Gainesville dropped to $2.97 per gallon for regular fuel—ten cents less than last Monday—after a group of oil producers announced they will raise production next month to help lower crude oil prices. 97.5 Glory
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Emma Anderson, a Lee University student from Gainesville, received a $3,000 scholarship from a Tennessee school during Lee Day festivities. The East Jackson High School Mastery Choir won first place at an international competition in Spain — Flowery Branch High’s Angel Midkiff qualified for a national FCCLA contest and two Hall County student authors advanced in a Region Young Georgia Authors Writing Contest. 97.5 Glory
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ White Sulphur Road remains closed through today — it was set to reopen this weekend. Work begins today on the elevators at the Main Street Parking Deck — crews will start maintenance immediately. 97.5 Glory
- ➤ Hall County Government announced that the long-discussed Sardis Connector road project will begin with a groundbreaking ceremony on April 17 at 3:30 p.m. at the former Happy Pappy's Storage site on Thompson Bridge Road at the Mount Vernon Road intersection; the new four-lane highway will cost more than $86 million and is funded by Hall County + the Georgia Department of Transportation, with an expected opening in 2027. AccessWDUN
- ➤ The Friendship Road sewer extension project, completed with $13.9 million in funds from SPLOST and ARPA, extends 5.2 miles of sewer lines along the Mitchell Creek Basin and includes both gravity and force main lines. A ribbon cutting ceremony will be held Tuesday at 2:00 at Williams Mill Greenspace in Flowery Branch to celebrate a project—expected to serve thousands of residents and local businesses. 97.5 Glory
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ After Carson Beck transferred to Miami, Gunner Stockton became Georgia’s starting quarterback and played in spring practice on April 12 at Sanford Stadium. Coach Kirby Smart said Stockton improved his confidence and decision-making—helping him hold off redshirt freshman Ryan Puglisi’s challenge. AccessWDUN
- ➤ North Hall beat Dawson County 11 to 1 on Saturday, April 12th at Cottrell Field as Mills Lothridge and Custis Honeycutt hit homers to spark a first inning that scored four runs—giving the Trojans a strong lead—while Dawson County scored once. The win kept North Hall tied for first while Dawson County dropped into a tie for fourth as teams prepare for their final series next week. AccessWDUN
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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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Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy in Gainesville
10:00 p.m. – 1:30 a.m. — 3263 Tanners Mill Rd, Gainesville, GA — Ticketed event — Dive into the chilling tales of Poe while enjoying themed cocktails crafted for each story.
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Lanier Technical College Foundation 5K
9:30 AM – 1:30 PM — Lanier Technical College — $TBA — Participate in a lively 5K run sponsored by Kings Hawaiian to support local education.
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Watering Can Workshop
6-7:30 p.m. — Hall County Library Blackshear Place — $4.99 — Unleash your creativity by painting a charming spring watering can.
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Public Art: block pARTy FUNdraiser
6-10 p.m. — Roosevelt Square — $60 — A vibrant celebration uniting artists and art lovers for a cause in public art.
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AC/DC Tribute Concert in Gainesville
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Boot Barn Hall at Bourbon Brothers — Grab your tickets while they last — Experience high-voltage rock 'n' roll with an electrifying tribute to AC/DC.
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