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Thursday, April 24th, 2025
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Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 24th of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A section of McEver Road was closed early today due to a pedestrian accident—northbound traffic was diverted to Hillside Gardens Lane while southbound vehicles were sent onto Spring Road, and the road reopened around 5:30. 97.5 Glory
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Walmart is renovating its Neighborhood Market on Browns Bridge Road with fresh displays and a remodeled pharmacy (wider aisles and extra privacy measures) as part of a plan to update 650 stores nationwide. Work has begun on the Gainesville store (the only one in northeast Georgia on the 20-store list) and will expand online pickup and delivery services. 97.5 Glory
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Two men face felony burglary charges after a break-in at a Cleveland Highway home on April 12 when video captured their entry at 11 a.m. and a silver Mitsubishi SUV — linked to the case — was found abandoned in Lumpkin County; both suspects, Anthony Ta and Tyler Keith Adams, now remain in the Hall County Jail without bond. AccessWDUN
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ After Forsyth County paused high-density residential projects on April 17 due to school capacity concerns, Hall County Commissioner Gregg Poole called for a similar moratorium at the April 22 meeting (following his dissent over a 248-lot subdivision near Lula). Another commissioner, Billy Powell, argued that such a pause could harm the county's economic growth. AccessWDUN
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Both North Hall tennis teams won their opening playoff matches at home on April 23rd, with the girls beating Richmond Academy 4-0 and the boys winning 3-0. The girls (17-6) will travel to Calhoun on Monday while the boys (16-7) will face Southeast Bulloch in the second round. AccessWDUN
- ➤ Gainesville's Red Elephants were swept in Region 7-5A after losing two close games to the Gladiators on April 23, with coach Chan Brown saying errors and a slow start hurt the team. Area teams like Flowery Branch and Buford earned home playoff wins—showing strong pitching and timely hitting as they move into the postseason. AccessWDUN
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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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Ultimate Music Wave Festival
4:45-10:30 p.m. — Smithgall Arts Center — Tickets available — Celebrate the 25th Anniversary of 'Sittin at a Bar' with live performances from Rehab and Mickey Avalon.
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Midland Music Fest
5-10 p.m. — Midland Greenway — Free entry — Experience a vibrant evening filled with music and community fun at the Midland Music Fest.
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