Friday, April 18th, 2025

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Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 18th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Stanley Pierce has led the St. Jude's gospel concert fundraiser for 27 years—he recently received a half-million-dollar phone call that could support the event. AccessWDUN
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Superintendent Will Schofield announced his intent to recommend Chestatee High School Assistant Principal Jennifer Gibson as the next principal of East Hall High School at the April 28 board meeting. Gibson, who has two decades of experience with Hall County Schools, will take over after Principal Jeff Cooper retires at the end of the school year. AccessWDUN
- ➤ Hall County School District students competed in a nail driving contest on April 16 at the Chicopee Woods Agricultural Center during the HCSD Annual Tool Expo (sponsored by Lanier College Career Academy). The Gainesville Times
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Avenues of Life Coaching and Counseling in Gainesville launched a new non-profit called Live A Balanced Life, Inc. yesterday to expand access to affordable mental health services for at-risk communities—pledging three percent of every client’s payment to support the effort. 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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