Gainesville
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Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025
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Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 22nd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Gainesville’s Blue Sky Concert Series will start on May 7, offering local live music each Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Downtown Gainesville for mini-concerts where Rodney Appleby, Chad Bowmar, Caleb Davidson, and Eduardo Cautino will perform (visitors are encouraged to bring their own chairs or picnic blankets and use free nearby parking decks). AccessWDUN
- ➤ A new report ranked Gainesville as the 17th best suburb to live in Georgia, noting its lakeside location and affordable median home price of about $290,000. The study highlighted strong public schools + a University campus, and quality health care + a vibrant historic downtown with local shops and restaurants. 97.5 Glory
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Two pedestrians—one in a wheelchair—were hit by a turning vehicle at the Bradford and West Academy Street intersection in downtown Gainesville late Monday morning after 11:20 a.m.; one is in critical condition while the Georgia State Patrol investigates. AccessWDUN
- ➤ On April 21, a vehicle struck two pedestrians on Academy Street near Bradford Street in Gainesville — one was left in critical condition, police said. The Gainesville Times
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Boutique owner Taylor Ray walked with her newborn son Rhodes to her downtown store where friendly neighbors and local business owners greeted her—celebrating Gypsy Threads' 10th anniversary this month. The Gainesville Times
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Gainesville man, Pedro Cucuy-Quib (39), was seriously injured in a stabbing on the 3100 block of Barrett Rd. over the weekend when his male roommate allegedly attacked him with a knife, and police are investigating the incident. AccessWDUN
- ➤ Authorities say a Gainesville man was stabbed by his roommate over the weekend—he is hospitalized with serious injuries. The Gainesville Times
- ➤ Hall County Sheriff’s Office said a Gainesville man, Pedro Cucuy-Quib, was stabbed at his Barrett Rd home when his male roommate, who had been drinking, attacked him and fled on foot during an early Saturday manhunt with a K9 team—leaving investigators working to confirm the suspect’s identity. 97.5 Glory
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Gainesville Housing Authority is considering a land swap to build a 65-unit mixed-income apartment complex near the Northeast Georgia Medical Center. The project could bring affordable housing options—pending final negotiations. The Gainesville Times
SPORTS NEWS
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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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The Venue Jazz Orchestra Performance
8 PM — Smithgall Arts Center — Check for ticket prices — Experience the energetic sounds of a modern big band featuring top local musicians.
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