Good morning, Gainesville.

A two-story building along Dawsonville Hwy was destroyed by a fire early Monday, April 14th when units from Hall County Fire Rescue and the Gainesville Fire Department responded just after 3:30 a.m.—the structure was unoccupied and its ownership remains unknown.

Brenau University in Gainesville opened registration for a summer creative writing camp scheduled from June 2 to June 6 at the Trustee Library—children aged 11 to 15 will learn creative writing skills using tabletop role-playing games and can register at a discounted rate of $225 through today.

School officials updated plans during the Hall County Board of Education work session on Monday regarding Everwood Elementary School, which will merge McEver Arts Academy and Oakwood Elementary School after they close at the end of the 2024-25 school year—McEver will host a walk-through on May 2 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Oakwood on May 17 from 2 to 5 p.m., and Everwood will open on Aug. 1 with a ribbon cutting on Aug. 25.

Brenau University purchased the Featherbone Communiversity building at 1001 Chestnut St. SE in Gainesville on April 14 and plans to keep the Mary Inez Grindle School of Nursing and the School of Occupational Therapy there while it reviews future uses.

Northeast Georgia Health System is launching an online tracker that shows real-time wait times for emergency and urgent care at 16 locations — this tool lets patients decide whether to visit an emergency room or urgent care based on their condition.

It covers Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville and other facilities across the region.

Gainesville's Hudson Justus won the 12-and-13 division of the Drive, Chip and Putt Finals on Sunday at Augusta National—he earned the title after strong play in the tournament.

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.

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.

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.

Southeastern Championship Bull Riding

6 PM — Chicopee Woods Agricultural Center — Ticket cost unknown — Experience thrilling bull riding action at this regional championship event.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.